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“Then be not coy, but use your time; And while ye may, go marry: For having lost but once your prime, You may for ever tarry.” quote by Robert Herrick
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“Then be not coy, but use your time; And while ye may, go marry: For having lost but once your prime, You may for ever tarry.”

Robert Herrick

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Angler” by Robert Herrick, 1648

Seize youthful opportunities for marriage before time passes and chances fade.

In simple terms: Marry while young before time runs out.

Key Takeaway

Act before your prime ends.

Themes

love time marriage

Mood

reflective urgent

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • young adulthood
  • courtship
  • life planning

Key Concepts

Opportunity impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you postponing important decisions?
  • What does “prime” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

If you delay, you may regret missing the chance.

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