🗣️ United Kingdom: “Never postpone to tomorrow what you can do today”

English proverb · Europe

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

“Never postpone to tomorrow what you can do today”

Procrastination is a trap — act now while the moment is yours. Popularised by Lord Chesterfield.

About this proverb

This saying belongs to the oral tradition of United Kingdom, a country in Europe. Read the full collection of United Kingdom proverbs, or explore the Proverbs of the World index.

A rolling stone gathers no moss.

“A rolling stone gathers no moss”

One who keeps moving takes no root — read either as a warning against restlessness or a praise of constant activity.

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