Laziness is a virtue.

Very well. Then, I will avoid pointing out that such paths could have lent legitimacy to your arguments, and that your unwillingness to pursue such paths, which stems from laziness, is evident of your lack of desire. I will further neglect to point out that desires and competitiveness fuels innovation, in pursuit of victory. I need not do such things, for it is self-apparent to any that logically processes your hypothetical arguments. It is pertinent to point out that mental fortitude is a thing that exists. While not as easily observable as the endurance of the body, "the lack of ability to focus, create" is a phenomenon characterized by depression. Therefore, it would be narrowing the scope of "laziness" far too much in defining it as the unwillingness to work physically. Rather, I posit that "effort" "both the mental and physical- be the main point of contention in this debate. The Instigator is tying the merits of efforts down with negative connotations. In their third argument, they indicate that laziness facilitates enjoyable activities- a claim which is provably false. Accepting that every human are different with their own preferences of relaxation and skills, it follows that every task have a different "minor or major- degree of difficulty for each persons. Laziness of the body and the mind had, and no doubt will continues to, lost opportunities- many which rarely, if ever, come upon a person again. Such lack of initiative could not be called a virtue. Incidentally, I must say that I agree with the Instigator claim that laziness reduces both the quantity and quality of efforts, and thus tasks, which are akin to throwing away one"s own key for fear of having to open new doors. Observe the keywords: satisfaction, AFTER, and while they rest. This will be elaborated upon on my final argument. In fact, most of the human experience beyond the calloused hands is diminished or unnoticed while we toil. What is obvious to the observer is not as evident to the nose pressed so diligently to the grindstone. Indeed, the sums of human knowledge are fruits of both our workers and thinkers. For instance, take philosophy and their premiere poster boy- Socrates, and the Socratic method. Aristotle attributed to Socrates the discovery of the method of definition and induction, which he regarded as the essence of the scientific method. Similarly, take technology and Leonardo Da Vinci. Regarded as one of the most brilliant man of his time, his works are plagued by his legendary tendency to procrastinate. People weeps, thinking of what he could have done " had he not been so lazy. "Laziness offers time for appreciation. Even the hard-working laborer feels satisfaction AFTER the work is done - while they rest." That, Instigator, is the very definition of respite and achievement. One"s recharging of expended energy, and the contentment of a hard day"s toils- which, as have been pointed out, doesn't preclude mental exercises. In summation, the Instigator would muddle the definition of "laziness" with that of "achievement" and "respite". In order to argue that Laziness is a virtue, it must be able to stands on its own. The Instigator have not been able to provide examples to that effect.