William Kelii Kekaula Poet Prose

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An Abraham Lincoln Quote

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today,” a quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln, is a timeless statement emphasizing accountability and the necessity of confronting challenges head-on rather than deferring them.  It underscores the principle that inaction today merely postpones problems, often making them more complex or difficult to address in the future.  As procrastination is a suppressant of time, the resolve is left for the morrow, where time is none to spare.  Of such is the case of the unresolved, being tethered on a leash, when it bites untamingly.

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sara Etgen-Baker November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM This line said it all: As procrastination is a suppressant of time, the resolve is left for the morrow, where time is none to spare. I find procrastination unbecoming...even distasteful. William Kelii Kekaula November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM Blessed are those whose content of time is forthwith justified and made whole, and leave the morrow the same as today, be therefore content with time, always.

Jay Narain November 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM Nice interpretation of the quote. William Kelii Kekaula November 17, 2025 at 10:25 AM The end presented itself in a timely and opportune manner, so richly rewarding.

Victor Buhagiar November 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM This is an important quote. You reflected on this very well. William Kelii Kekaula November 17, 2025 at 5:18 AM Thank you, as I seized upon the marrow of the matter in my summation, thus giving it justice.