Archibald Hill

The pursuit of natural knowledge, the investigation of the world - mental and material - in which we live, is not a dull and spiritless affair: rather is it a voyage of adventure of the human mind, a holiday for reckless and imaginative souls.

English Psychologist

James Baldwin

Fires can't be made with dead embers, nor can enthusiasm be stirred by spiritless men. Enthusiasm in our daily work lightens effort and turns even labor into pleasant tasks.

American Novelist

Jane Welsh Carlyle

One of the main uses of a home is to stay in it, when one is too weak and spiritless for conforming, without effort, to the ways of other houses.

Scottish Writer

Jan Peter Balkenende

We can prevent Europe from becoming a spiritless machine that, in the end, grinds to a halt.

Dutch Statesman

Use 'spiritless' to describe someone's temporary mood rather than their overall personality.

Emotional State

'Spiritless' can imply a lack of visible energy or excitement in someone's actions.

Subdued Energy

Be careful not to confuse 'spiritless' with depression, which is more serious and long-term.

Not Depressed

'Spiritless' can describe a passive approach to challenges or adversity.

Lack of Initiative

Using 'spiritless' can indicate avoiding conflict or confrontation.

Non-Confrontational

Sometimes, being spiritless is seen as a calm response rather than a negative one.

Spiritless

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