Cutting Quote by John Dryden
“Trust on and think To-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day; Lies worse; and while it says, we shall be blest With some new Joys, cuts off what we possest.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Secular Masque by John Dryden, 1700
The poem warns that reliance on tomorrow is self-deceiving. Tomorrow proves even less reliable than the present and steals away what we already possess.
In simple terms: Do not trust tomorrow because it will cheat you.
Key Takeaway
Act today rather than wait on tomorrow.
Themes
time
procrastination
mortality
illusion
loss
Mood
melancholic
cautionary
Type
poem
moral warning
When to use this quote
- delaying important decisions
- goal setting
- deadline management
- reflecting on missed opportunities
Key Concepts
carpe diem
temporal deception
human self-deception
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you putting off until tomorrow?
- How might tomorrow be less reliable than you assume?
A Different Perspective
Planning for the future is not always procrastination because some delayed action is wise patience.
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