He Who Hesitates

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The original version of this phrase is “He who hesitates is lost”, which dates back to the 18^th century, though exact origins are unknown. The phrase has seen many variations, but “He who hesitates is not only lost but miles from the next exit” originated in Herald, a Pennsylvania newspaper, on November 28, 1964. The column, written by Frankie Sabas, was titled “Noah Numskull”. The phrase appeared two more times in other newspapers the following year.