"While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity"
- Publilius Syrus
About this Quote
This quote by Publilius Syrus is a suggestion to us that we should not think twice when it comes to choosing. It is very easy to obtain captured up in the procedure of overthinking as well as evaluating every information, but this can bring about missed out on chances. The quote is a caution that if we take as well long to think, we may lose out on the opportunity to act. It is important to remember that often it is much better to take a risk and also act rapidly than to wait and lose out on a possible opportunity. This quote encourages us to be decisive and act when required. It is a pointer that we ought to not let our doubt prevent us from seizing the minute.
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