The Science of Laziness
Today’s quote redefines laziness with a witty twist from Jules Renard.
Laziness is nothing more than the habit of descansar antes de se estar cansado.resting before you get tired.
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A preguiça não é mais do que o hábito de descansar antes de se estar cansado.Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.
✨ Today's vocabulary
🛌 Preguiça [fem. noun]: Laziness🆚 Do que: Than📅 Hábito [masc. noun]: Habit😌 Descansar: To rest🔙 Antes de: Before🥱 Cansado: Tired
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