“To procrastinate seems inherent in man, for if you do to-day that you may enjoy to-morrow it is but deferring the enjoyment; so that to be idle or industrious, vicious or virtuous, is but with a view of procrastinating the one or the other.”
Quote by Benjamin Haydon
Work
Correspondence and Table-talk: With a Memoir
This book is a compilation of personal correspondence and dialogues, offering insights into the author's life and thoughts. It includes a memoir that provides a biographical overview of the author's experiences and perspectives. more
Author
Benjamin Haydon
Benjamin Haydon was an English painter known for his historical and portrait paintings. Born on January 26, 1786, and died on June 22, 1846, Haydon's works are celebrated for their fine detail and expressive emotion. more
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