Procrastination is the thief of time
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Procrastination is the thief of time, eh? and besides, your boat leaves Southampton to-morrow.
From The Casual Ward academic and other oddments by Godley, A. D. (Alfred Denis)
"Procrastination is the thief of time," you know.
From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 13th Annual Meeting Rochester, N.Y. September, 7, 8 and 9, 1922 by Northern Nut Growers Association
If he wants to spin his top when he has done work, his father quotes, "Procrastination is the thief of time."
From Sketches New and Old, Part 4. by Twain, Mark
"Procrastination is the thief of time," is another well-worn and excellent adage.
From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward)
It is said, "Procrastination is the thief of time."
From The Bark Covered House by Nowlin, William
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