Life is not so short but that there is always time enough for courtesy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is always time to be polite regardless of how busy life seems.
- In plain terms
- Life is long enough to be kind.
- What can you take from it?
- Always make time for courtesy despite a busy schedule.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you rush past courtesy?
- Who could use a polite gesture today?
Another view
Sometimes urgency requires immediate action over courtesy.
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