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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 não é mais o de de se estar .

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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