“Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.”
Mark Twain (1835–1910) American author and humorist
“Defer not till tomorrow to be wise,
Tomorrow's sun to thee may never rise.”
"Letter to Cobham", line 61. Compare: "Be wise to-day, 't is madness to defer", Edward Young, Night Thoughts, Night i. line 390
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