Tertullian Quotes

Indeed it is better to postpone, lest either we complete too little by hurrying, or wander too long in completing it.

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• Indeed it is better to postpone, lest either we complete too little by hurrying, or wander too long in completing it.

  

  Tertullian
  • Wander
  • Hurry
  • Postpone