Quote by Norton Juster

Don't try to leave for there's so very much to do, and you still have over eight hundred years to go on the first job.' 'But why do only unimportant things?' 'Think of all the trouble it saves. If you only do the easy and useless jobs, you'll never have to worry about the important ones which are so difficult. You just won't have the time. For there's always something to do to keep you from what you really should be doing.

Don't try to leave for there's so very much to do, and you s

Summary

This quote highlights the temptation to prioritize trivial and unimportant tasks over truly significant ones. It suggests that by focusing on easy and meaningless jobs, individuals avoid the challenges and responsibilities of tackling the important tasks. The underlying message is that people often find excuses to keep themselves busy with unimportant activities, thereby preventing them from addressing the important and arduous endeavors that truly matter in their lives.

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Life Truth Inspirational Procrastination Life Lessons Motivation Moving

By Norton Juster

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