Never put off till tomorrow what you can do
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Never put off till tomorrow
what you can do the day after tomorrow.
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Meaning
This quote humorously recommends procrastination by pushing work even farther away. It jokes about laziness rather than endorsing it.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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