"A resolution to avoid an evil is seldom framed till the evil is so far advanced as to make avoidance impossible"
- Thomas Hardy
About this Quote
This quote by Thomas Hardy recommends that people frequently wait till it is far too late to take action to avoid a problem. We frequently procrastinate and postpone making choices until the situation has ended up being so dire that it is no longer possible to prevent the evil. This is a pointer to do something about it and make decisions before it is too late. It is important to be proactive and take steps to avoid a problem from escalating. We ought to not wait up until the situation is beyond our control before we take action. Taking action early can help us to avoid a lot of pain and suffering in the future.
This quote is written / told by Thomas Hardy between June 2, 1840 and January 11, 1928. He/she was a famous Novelist from England.
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