While we are postponing, life speeds by. — Seneca · Smartyfair

While we are postponing, life speeds by.

Seneca4–65 BC · philosopher · Ancient RomeSeneca was a Roman philosopher, playwright, and statesman who served as tutor and later chief advisor to the young Emperor Nero, guiding Roman policy for years.11 quotes

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The longer you wait to start, the faster your time slips away.

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How sure this is: 93% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
What turned up: Moral Letters to Lucilius, Letter 1 'On Saving Time' (c. 63-65 CE), Gummere translation (Loeb Classical Library, 1917), Wikisource text.
Work: Moral Letters to Lucilius, Letter 1
Occasion: c. 65 CE · Rome · philosophical letter to Lucilius
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