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“Is it painful to be the person who waits? Or is it more painful to be the person who makes others wait? Either way, there's no need to wait anymore. That's what is most painful." - Osamu Dazai” quote by Osamu Dazai
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““Is it painful to be the person who waits? Or is it more painful to be the person who makes others wait? Either way, there's no need to wait anymore. That's what is most painful." - Osamu Dazai””

Osamu Dazai

About This Quote

Source Novel: No Longer Human, 1948

Waiting causes pain; both being waited for and making others wait are harmful, urging action.

In simple terms: Waiting hurts; act now.

Key Takeaway

Stop unnecessary waiting.

Themes

patience action pain

Mood

urgent motivational

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • project deadlines
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

time management decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you change now?
  • When is waiting beneficial?
A Different Perspective

Some waiting is necessary for growth.

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