idleness
idleness idleness is the root of all evil proverbial saying, early 15th century; the idea has been attributed to the French theologian, monastic reformer, and abbot St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153).
See also bread of idleness.
See also bread of idleness.
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beggar
beggar a person who lives by asking for money or food.
beggar on horseback a formerly poor person made arrogant or corrup…
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