Quote by Washington Allston on Laziness and Procrastination

„It is my greatest misfortune to be too lazy, and by the few mortifications I have already set with on that account I predict many evils in my future life. I have always the inclination to do what I ought; but by continually procrastinating for tomorrow the business of today, I insensibly delay, until at the end of one month I find myself in the same place as when I began it.“

Washington AllstonWashington Allston on the consequences of laziness and procrastination in life. A literary quote for self-reflection.
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Washington Allston was an American painter and writer associated with Classicism and Romanticism.

Quote by Washington Allston about laziness, procrastination, and their negative consequences on life.


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Washington Allston quote about laziness, procrastination, and delaying responsibilities

Washington Allston was a notable American history, portrait, and landscape painter. He worked within both Classicism and Romanticism styles. In addition to his painting, Allston was also active as a writer and influenced the art scene of his era.

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"The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our living above our ability, but rather in our living below our capacities." Benjamin E. Mays
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