Quote by Sir Walter Scott

To be always intending to live a new life, but never find time to set about it - this is as if a man should put off eating and drinking from one day to another till he be starved and destroyed.

To be always intending to live a new life, but never find ti

Summary

This quote highlights the danger of constantly procrastinating and never taking action towards creating a better life. It suggests that continually postponing the pursuit of a new life is akin to delaying the most basic needs of survival. Just as one cannot survive indefinitely without eating and drinking, one cannot indefinitely delay personal growth and change without suffering significant consequences. It serves as a reminder to prioritize and make time for personal transformation rather than always putting it off for an uncertain future.

By Sir Walter Scott

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