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“Procrastination is the longest word in the language, but there's only one letter between its ends when they occupy their proper places in the alphabet.” quote by George Horace Lorimer
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“Procrastination is the longest word in the language, but there's only one letter between its ends when they occupy their proper places in the alphabet.”

George Horace Lorimer

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Longest Word, 1915

Procrastination is a long word, but its ends are adjacent alphabetically.

In simple terms: Procrastination's first and last letters are next to each other.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the irony in procrastination.

Themes

language humor procrastination

Mood

witty reflective

Type

humorous insightful

When to use this quote

  • self‑reflection
  • time management
  • productivity coaching

Key Concepts

wordplay irony

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we delay despite knowing the cost?
  • How can humor motivate action?
A Different Perspective

May trivialize serious delays.

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