Abraham Cowley Quotes

Dare to begin! He who postpones living rightly is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses.

If you wait, all that happens is that you get older.

If you wait, all that happens is that you get older.

He that will not whan he may,Whan he would, he shall haue nay.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.

Be wise to-day; 't is madness to defer.

When the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.

To-morrow — oh, 'twill never be, If we should live a thousand years! Our time is all to-day, to-day, The same, though changed; and while it flies With still small voice the moments say: "To-day, to-day, be wise, be wise.

Delay not till tomorrow to be wise; tomorrow's sun to thee may neve rise.

I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done.

I'd rather regret doing something than not doing something.

Necessity is the mother of taking chances.

Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

In writing and politicking, it's best not to think about it, just do it.

Time goes on. So whatever you're going to do, do it. Do it now. Don't wait.

If you are the kind of person who is waiting for the 'right' thing to happen, you might wait for a long time. It's like waiting for all the traffic lights to be green for five miles before starting the trip.

He who would begun has half done. Dare to be wise; begin.

Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the man who stands at the bank of a river waiting for the water to pass so he can cross on dry land.

There is danger in this action. But there is greater danger in inaction.

It is all very well to be cautious, but if we are too cautious we will miss our opportunity.

Who reflects too much will accomplish little.

Time drinketh up the essence of every great and noble action which ought to be performed, and which is delayed in the execution.

This can has been kicked down the road for 60 years. Enough is enough!!!

Don't wait. The time will never be just right.