Wilt make haste to give up thy verdict because thou wilt not lose thy dinner.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not delay changing your mind, for you might miss a meal.
- In plain terms
- Act quickly or lose your dinner.
- What can you take from it?
- Don’t procrastinate when stakes are small.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is haste justified?
- What are the costs of indecision?
Another view
Rushing can lead to poor choices.
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