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Sayings

He who hesitates is lost

This page is about the saying "He who hesitates is lost"

Possible meaning:
The person who waits too long loses the opportunity; or, more seriously, delay or indecision may have disastrous results.

Note:
hesitate (verb) = pause or wait before doing something

Quick Quiz

"He who hesitates is lost" is a saying that suggests we should act on opportunities

a. only if all else is lost

b. after careful consideration

c. immediately
a) only if all else is lost b) after careful consideration c) immediately

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Contributor: Josef Essberger