Crows pick out the eyes of the dead, when the dead have no longer need of them; but flatterers mar the soul of the living, and her eyes they blind.
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With ills unending strives the putter off.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Procrastination leads to a cycle of ongoing suffering and unresolved issues.
This quote by Epictetus highlights the consequences of procrastination. By continually delaying tasks or responsibilities, individuals create a perpetual cycle of discomfort and dissatisfaction, as unaddressed problems accumulate over time. It urges us to confront challenges rather than putting them off, emphasizing that avoidance only prolongs our struggles.
Themes
ProcrastinationSufferingResponsibilityActionStruggle
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming procrastination.
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