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“Full little knowest thou that hast not tried, What hell it is in suing long to bide: To loose good dayes, that might be better spent; To waste long nights in pensive discontent; To speed to-day, to be put back to-morrow; To feed on hope, to pine with feare and sorrow.” quote by Edmund Spenser
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“Full little knowest thou that hast not tried, What hell it is in suing long to bide: To loose good dayes, that might be better spent; To waste long nights in pensive discontent; To speed to-day, to be put back to-morrow; To feed on hope, to pine with feare and sorrow.”

Edmund Spenser

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Procrastination leads to wasted time and missed opportunities, while hope fuels anxiety.

In simple terms: Delaying actions wastes time and creates anxiety.

Key Takeaway

Act promptly, avoid idle hope.

Themes

time procrastination hope anxiety

Mood

thoughtful motivational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project deadlines
  • personal goal setting
  • study habits

Key Concepts

human nature psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tasks are you postponing?
  • How can you turn hope into action?
A Different Perspective

Hope alone does not guarantee success.

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