John Dryden Quotes

In this world second thoughts, it seems, are best.

To think twice is quite enough.

When in doubt, take more time.

I always thought it better to allow myself to doubt before I decided, than to expose myself to the misery, after I had decided, of doubting whether I had decided rightly and justly.

I'm not a big believer in second-guessing decisions.

We all find ourselves involved in projects or activities that confound us-when or why did I say I would do this? What was I thinking? I needed a poem for myself that said-pause longer. Think again.

I don't know if I would do this if I had to start over again.

When we have 'second thoughts' about something, our first thoughts don't seem like thoughts at all - just feelings.

We often repent of our first thoughts, and scarce ever of our second.

Second thoughts oftentimes are the very worst of all thoughts.

When you doubt, abstain.

I missed a lot of decisions. At the time of making such a decision, there was no doubt in my mind as to its correctness. However, a second or two later I felt that I erred and wished I could change my original ruling.

I don't regret pulling the trigger. I should have been more careful with many of the things I said afterwards. That was a big regret.

He who hesitates is sometimes wise.

If you have any question in your mind, don't do it. If you go in thinking it's going to fix something that's wrong, don't do it.

None are more liable to mistakes than those who act only on second thoughts.

Afterthought makes the first resolve a liar.

I was always the kid at school who thought it was a good idea to set off the fire alarm. And much as I'm aware that that's a trait which also propels other things which are good, I wish I could just pause and go, 'Is this really what you want to do?'

You have to really think about things before you do them.

He who hesitates is sometimes saved.

Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.

The woman that deliberates is lost.

When in doubt, don't.

Up to that point I never really knew what my character would be expected to do, and prior to accepting the job I had actually turned down the role three times before finally giving in.

It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.