Time is precious, but truth is more precious than time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Time has value, but truth holds even greater worth.
- In plain terms
- Truth is more important than saving time.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize truth even if it takes extra time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truth have you skipped?
- Is this shortcut worth the lie?
Another view
Sometimes speed is necessary even at the cost of complete truth.
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