Dhamma Verses (Dhammapada, KN 2)

20: The Chapter about the Path – 246
The lazy do not find wisdom
Five hundred monks were given a meditation subject and went
to the forest to practice, but one of them dropped out straight
away; later the diligent monks became Arahats and were
invited to a meal; the lazy monk fell during the night and broke
his thigh and the others missed their meal; the Buddha
explained they were delayed in a previous life by the same
person, and then spoke this verse.
280. Uṭṭhānakālamhi anuṭṭhahāno,
yuvā balī, ālasiyaṁ upeto,
saṁsannasaṅkappamano kusīto –
paññāya maggaṁ alaso na vindati.
The one who has not timely energy,
youthful, strong, but given to laziness,
lacking right intention and indolent –
the lazy one does not find wisdom’s path.