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those_who_will_not_when_they_may,_when_they_will_they_shall_have_nay

those who will not when they may, when they will they shall have nay

English

Proverb

those who will not when they may, when they will they shall have nay

  1. (archaic) One should take immediate advantage of an opportunity that may not be available later.

Etymology

Apparently originated in a song.

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