1.Never put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day…
“1.Never put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day. 2.Never trouble another for what you can do yourself. 3.Never spend your money before you have it. 4.Never buy what you do not want, because it is cheap; it will be dear to you. 5.Pride costs us more than hunger, thirst, and cold. 6.We never repent of having eaten too little. 7.Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly. 8.How much pain have cost us the evils which have never happened. 9.Take things always by their smooth handle. 10.When angry, count ten, before you speak; if very angry, a hundred.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates disciplined self‑management, frugality, and emotional restraint to achieve personal autonomy and societal stability.
In simple terms: Practice self‑control and prudence in daily actions.
Key Takeaway
Live deliberately and responsibly.
Themes
self‑discipline
frugality
emotional regulation
personal responsibility
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- conflict resolution
- habit formation
- decision making
- stress management
Key Concepts
stoicism
economics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply these principles without neglecting self‑care?
- What systemic factors might limit personal frugality?
A Different Perspective
May overlook complexities of systemic constraints or mental health challenges.