In Idiot Hands, or the Devil's Playthings

The word lazy comes either from the german word meaning feeble, and weak, or old english word that meant false and evil. It reminds me of quote, in idle hands, or the devil's playthings attributed to ben franklin,. But they're variations that go back all the way to the mediaeval era. And so it feels like it's a deep part of this kind of anglo american heritage which maybe dates back even further beforea the founding of this country.