🗣️ United Kingdom: “A rolling stone gathers no moss”

English proverb · Europe

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.

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.

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.

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