Being wise Quote by Abraham Cowley
“Begin, be bold, and venture to be wise, He who defers this work from day to day, Does on a river's bank expecting stay, Till the whole stream, which stopped him, should be gone, That runs, and as it runs, for ever will run on.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The River” (1656)
Procrastination delays action; time flows regardless, so act now.
In simple terms: Delay wastes time; act before it passes.
Key Takeaway
Act promptly, avoid postponement.
Themes
procrastination
time
action
Mood
motivational
urgent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- project deadlines
- health habits
- null
Key Concepts
impermanence
urgency
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks are you postponing?
- How can you start today?
A Different Perspective
Some tasks need careful planning, not haste.
