Misspending a man's time is a kind of self-homicide.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wasting time is equivalent to harming oneself fundamentally.
- In plain terms
- Using time poorly is like hurting your own life.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect your time as it is your life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do I spend my hours?
- What does wasted time cost me?
Another view
Rest and leisure are also essential uses of time.
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