Quote#World
It is idleness that creates impossibilities; and where men care not…
Quote byRobert South · 1634–1716
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions (1727), "Good Intentions No Excuse for Bad Actions". Vol. 1, p. 161..
English (original)
It is idleness that creates impossibilities; and where men care not to do a thing, they shelter themselves under a persuasion that it cannot be done.
— Robert South
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