There is a maxim, 'Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.' It is a maxim for sluggards. A better reading of it is, 'Never do today what you can as well do tomorrow,' because something may occur to make you regret your premature action.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author argues against urgency, suggesting delay avoids regret from rash actions.
- In plain terms
- Wait to do things if you can, so you do not regret acting too soon.
- What can you take from it?
- Rushing can lead to mistakes worth avoiding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is haste ever truly wasteful?
Another view
Sometimes urgent action is required to prevent harm.
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