A brick can be used as a nickname for people who are slow, both physically and intellectually.
Brick and BlanketPatience requires a slowing down, a spaciousness, a sense of ease.
Patience: The Art of Peaceful LivingI was in high school, trying to get out of high school. The only thing slowing me up was grades.
Levon HelmIf it's a slow race you have to be on your guard. You have to be patient, but I prefer that.
Michael EastYou have undertaken to cheat me. I won't sue you, for the law is too slow. I'll ruin you.
Cornelius Vanderbilt