Calvin Coolidge
(1872–1933) American politician, 30th president of the United States (in office from 1923 to 1929)
“Few understand that procrastination is our natural defense, letting things take care of themselves and exercise their antifragility.”
Source: Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder (2012), p. 122
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Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
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1747
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Variant: I recommend you to take care of the minutes: for hours will take care of themselves.