Barns Quote by Hesiod
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Works and Days, 8th century BC
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.
