'I must consider,' said Monica with a smile, 'but one can't do these things offhand--that is worse than doing nothing. I'll tell you what to do NOW. Why not go and stay with Aunt Anne? She would like to see you, I know, and I have always thought it rather lazy of you not to go there--she is rather a remarkable woman, and it's a pretty country. Have you ever been there?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Taking time to decide is better than acting rashly, but delaying too long is unhelpful.
- In plain terms
- Think before acting but do not wait forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance thought with timely action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How long should you think before deciding?
- Is delaying better than rushing?
Another view
Sometimes quick instinct works better than deliberation.
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