Henrik Ibsen Quotes

If only I could master that demon of procrastination that goes about like a roaring lion and devours all my good intentions, I should become the most punctual man in the world.

Henrik Ibsen

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• Intentions
• Punctual Man

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• If only I could master that demon of procrastination that goes about like a roaring lion and devours all my good intentions, I should become the most punctual man in the world.

  

  Henrik Ibsen
  • Procrastination
  • Intentions
  • Punctual Man