an idle brain is the devil's workshop

an idle brain is the devil's workshop

proverb When one has nothing to do, one is more likely to get into trouble. When I'm off from school, my grandmother is always trying to get me out of the house, while reminding me that an idle brain is the devil's workshop. Well, it's no surprise to me the boy is doing drugs and stealing. He dropped out of high school and didn't do anything with his life! An idle brain is the devil's workshop, after all. We try to keep our kids busy with various jobs and activities during their summer break. An idle brain is the devil's workshop, after all.

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idle brain is the devil's workshop

Prov. People who have nothing worthwhile to think about will usually think of something bad to do. We need to figure out something constructive for Tom to do in the afternoons after school. An idle brain is the devil's workshop.

See also: brain, idle, workshop

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