Delay Quotes

Delay is the deadliest form of denial.

He that takes time to resolve, gives leisure to deny, and warning to prepare.

Delays have dangerous ends. (Henry VI)

Delays increase desires; and sometimes extinguish them.

Procrastination is a relief.

And while I at length debate and beat the bush, There shall step in other men and catch the birds.

He slept beneath the moon, he basked beneath the sun; he lived a life of going to do and died with nothing done.

Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow. Delay may give clearer light as to what is best to be done.

By the street of By and By, one arrives at the house of Never.

Where duty is plain delay is both foolish and hazardous; where it is not, delay may be both wisdom and safety.