The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Respecting time is the highest rule of moral conduct, next to respecting God.
- In plain terms
- Respect time highly; it is one of the most important moral rules.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat time as sacred to improve your moral conduct.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is time sacred?
- What happens when time is disrespected?
Another view
This view places time on a spiritual level which some may reject.
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