Procrastination is the thief of time, collar him.
Interpretation
Procrastination steals valuable time, so it should be confronted and overcome.
This quote by Charles Dickens highlights the negative impact of procrastination on one's productivity and life. By characterizing procrastination as a thief, it emphasizes the importance of taking immediate action and not allowing distractions or delays to rob us of our precious time and opportunities.
In practice
In a motivational speech about productivity, one might say, 'Remember, procrastination is the thief of time, collar him!'
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