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Do not put your work off till to-morrow and the day after…

“Do not put your work off till to-morrow and the day after; for a sluggish worker does not fill his barn, nor one who puts off his work: industry makes work go well, but a man who puts off work is always at hand-grips with ruin.” quote by Hesiod
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“Do not put your work off till to-morrow and the day after; for a sluggish worker does not fill his barn, nor one who puts off his work: industry makes work go well, but a man who puts off work is always at hand-grips with ruin.”

Hesiod

About This Quote

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

Warns against procrastination, linking it to ruin and missed productivity.

In simple terms: Delay brings ruin.

Key Takeaway

Act promptly.

Themes

work ethic procrastination productivity

Mood

cautionary serious

Type

didactic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily tasks
  • career planning
  • farm work

Key Concepts

time management self‑discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tasks do you keep postponing?
  • How can you build consistent habits?
A Different Perspective

May ignore unforeseen obstacles.

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