Abandoning Quote by Epictetus
“Anything worth putting off is worth abandoning altogether.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Enchiridion, 1st century AD
Procrastination leads to total abandonment of tasks; act now.
In simple terms: Delay equals loss.
Act promptly to avoid loss.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- work projects
- studying
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks are you postponing?
- Is abandoning always worse than delaying?
Some tasks may need reconsideration before acting.