As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
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Defer no time, delays have dangerous ends.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Procrastination can lead to serious consequences.
This quote by William Shakespeare emphasizes the importance of taking timely action and not putting off tasks or decisions. It warns that delays can often lead to negative outcomes, urging individuals to act promptly to avoid unfortunate results.
Themes
ProcrastinationTimeActionConsequencesDecisions
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about productivity, this quote serves as a reminder to avoid procrastination.
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