Father, I scarcely dare to pray, So clear I see, now it is done, How I have wasted half my day, And left my work but just begun.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker regrets wasting half their day and sees their work remains unfinished.
- In plain terms
- I am sorry I wasted time and have not finished my tasks.
- What can you take from it?
- Value your time and start work early.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much time did you waste today?
- What work remains unfinished?
Another view
Sometimes rest is necessary and not all time is wasted.
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