Delay Quote by Robert Southwell
“Shun delays, they breed remorse;Take thy time while time is lent thee;Creeping snails have weakest force,Fly their fault lest thou repent thee.Good is best when soonest wrought,Linger'd labours come to nought.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Moral Reflections, 1620s
The verses warn that procrastination breeds regret, urging timely action to avoid wasted effort and moral decay.
In simple terms: Delay leads to remorse; act promptly.
Key Takeaway
Act promptly to avoid regret.
Themes
time
procrastination
morality
consequence
action
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- project deadlines
- habit formation
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
temporal ethics
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks are you postponing?
- How does timely action affect your peace?
A Different Perspective
Even small delays accumulate into larger failures.
