Quote by Yiddish Proverb

Make sure to send a lazy man the angel of death.

Make sure to send a lazy man the angel of death.

Summary

This quote implies the idea that laziness can lead to stagnation and a lack of progress. By suggesting to send the angel of death to a lazy person, it can be interpreted that the consequences of laziness can be severe and equivalent to a form of spiritual or metaphorical death. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding or overcoming laziness in order to achieve success and fulfillment in life.

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