Death of a Salesman

Find a concept or dialogue from the play that makes use of the word "remiss" .

From Death of a Salesman Act 1

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Biff declares himself remiss or neglectful of his family.

BIFF (kissing her): All right, pal, all right. It’s all settled now. I’ve been remiss. I know that, Mom. But now I’ll stay, and I swear to you, I’ll apply myself. (Kneeling in front of her, in a fever of self-reproach.) It’s just — you see, Mom, I don’t fit in business. Not that I won’t try. I’ll try, and I’ll make good.

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Death of a Salesman