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“He who will not when he may, may not when he will.” quote by John of Salisbury
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“He who will not when he may, may not when he will.”

John of Salisbury

About This Quote

Act promptly when opportunity arises; delay leads to missed chances later.

In simple terms: Act now or lose chances later.

Key Takeaway

Seize opportunities promptly.

Themes

timing decision making opportunity

Mood

reflective urgent

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • investment choices

Key Concepts

procrastination future regret

Questions to Reflect On

  • What opportunity are you postponing?
  • How do you evaluate timing?
A Different Perspective

May not account for risk assessment.

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