1. According to Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, the two most effective fighters are patience and time.
The greatest humanist, Leo Tolstoy, spoke these words in the person of General Kutuzov. It is actually a synthesis of two quotes. The General states in book 10:
But trust me when I say that patience and time are the two things that can accomplish anything.
Later, he reiterates this idea in his thoughts: They must know that going on the attack can only result in defeat. Time and patience are my champions and fighters.
By the way, you can find daily insights and more humanistic wisdom by following Leo Tolstoy on Twitter at @TolstoySays.
2. Benjamin Franklin said that time is money.
The most well-known aphorism on time by Benjamin Franklin, who was renowned for his productivity and range of skills. He rose to prominence as a politician and diplomat during his 84 years and also found success as an actor, musician, inventor, and satire.
Regarding his catchphrase, it alludes to the idea of opportunity cost. This indicates that every decision you make has a price, and delaying action usually results in a drop in output.
3. According to folklore, time is impatient.
This expression first appears in writing around 1225, before modern English took shape. Since the source is unknown, it is regarded as proverbial knowledge. It implies that no individual possesses sufficient authority to halt time or alter its course.
4. William Shakespeare once said, "Better three hours too soon than a minute too late."
It is preferable to take some time to wait for an opportunity to act than to pass it up. The statement is used by a character in Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" who suspects his wife of adultery, but it may actually be used to describe any circumstance where taking a chance to make a change is necessary.
5. Benjamin Franklin once said, "Lost time is never found again."
We all know that you can't put off till tomorrow what you can do today, but we still put things off. According to Benjamin Franklin, time is a finite resource that cannot be replaced once it has been lost. Planning carefully and focusing on productivity are crucial for this reason.
6. According to Theophrastus, time is the most important item a man can invest.
Greek philosophy is distinguished by its blend of purely theoretical ideas and practical methods. According to Theophrastus, who saw time as an accident of motion that cannot be halted or turned around, wasting time is the most lavish and expensive expenditure there is.
7. Time is the best teacher of all, according to Pericles.
The important ancient Greek leader and general Pericles was a rationalist who appreciated the importance of time. His famous remark was intended as a warning to young Attic general Tolmides, who was about to invade Boeotia. Tolmides ultimately disregarded Pericles' advice, which resulted in a crushing defeat for his army and his death during the conflict. This phrase serves as a caution against making hasty decisions and using bad judgement due to a lack of time.
8. According to Stephen R. Covey, the secret is not to waste time, but to invest it.
Stephen R. Covey, the creator of the well-known time management matrix, is quoted. You can spend time on things that are useful or useless, but if you refer to it as "investing," you'll almost certainly invest in things that are valuable and significant to you. Decide on your goals carefully so that the time you put on them is an investment rather than a cost.
9. According to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in The Little Prince, the reason your rose is so valuable is because of the time you squandered on it.
If we really care about something, we devote time in it. Time is a valuable resource, thus investing it increases the importance of the person, goal, or activity for us. However, there is a drawback as well. Sometimes, simply because we have already spent too much money, we cling to the past and to futile objectives.10. According to Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Grey, punctuality is the thief of time.
For most of us, what sounds like a joke is actually the whole hedonist's truth. Oscar Wilde was at his best when he said that you sacrifice your own time that you could spend on much more enjoyable activities when you exert effort for someone else's comfort (such as hurrying because someone is waiting).
The Never-Ending Time
Time has traditionally been viewed as a ruthless and merciless force, a thief and a murderer. Looks like a depressing lyrical phrase, and the knowledge that one cannot change the passage of time makes things much more depression..
