George Saunders

Fiction is a kind of compassion-generating machine that saves us from sloth. Is life kind or cruel? Yes, Literature answers. Are people good or bad? You bet, says Literature. But unlike other systems of knowing, Literature declines to eradicate one truth in favor of another.

American Writer

Anthony Bourdain

Oh yes, there's lots of great food in America. But the fast food is about as destructive and evil as it gets. It celebrates a mentality of sloth, convenience, and a cheerful embrace of food we know is hurting us.

American Author

Al Jourgensen

I'm an all-or-nothing guy. When I'm working, I work, work, work, work, work, and when I'm not, I'm the laziest sloth this planet has ever provided us.

Cuban Musician

Sarah MacLean

As winter approaches - bringing cold weather and family drama - we crave page-turners, books made for long nights and tryptophan-induced sloth.

Reid Hoffman

Social networks do best when they tap into one of the seven deadly sins. Facebook is ego. Zynga is sloth. LinkedIn is greed.

American Businessman

Larry David

My background is degradation and sloth, mostly.

American Actor

Horace

Roman Poet

Toussaint Louverture

Haitian Leader

Mason Cooley

Lydia Millet

American Novelist

Use 'sloth' to specifically describe the mammal living in tropical climates, not any slow animal.

Animal Context

'Sloth' as an animal is neutral, not an insult or a negative term.

Not Insulting

'Sloth' emphasizes the animal's unique behavior of living life mostly upside down.

Hanging Upside Down

Refers to extreme laziness, can be insulting when referring to a person's character or work ethic.

Connotation of Laziness

Implies more than just being slow; it suggests not wanting to work or make an effort.

Lack of Effort

The word 'sloth' can be seen as informal when describing someone's behavior, use with caution.

Avoid in Formality

In religious contexts, 'sloth' is serious, referencing spiritual neglect, not just being lazy.

Religious Significance

Using 'sloth' in a religious context implicitly judges one's moral character.

Moral Implications

Primarily used in Christian discussions; be careful in other religious contexts.

Christianity Focused

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 in the fast-paced race for survival. Well, I'm here to tell you that we've got this animal all wrong -- and how understanding the truth about the sloth may help save us and this planet we both call home.

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Sir David Attenborough...

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