Why kill time when one can employ it.

French Proverb

Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself.

William Shakespeare

He who hesitates is lost.

English Proverb

Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.

Japanese Proverb

Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you.

Benjamin Franklin

However long the night, the dawn will break.

African Proverb