There is time for everything.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Edison offers a brief, optimistic proverb about timing.
- In plain terms
- Edison says everything has its time.
- What can you take from it?
- Patience is key; timing matters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is everything truly timed?
- How do we find patience?
Another view
It may offer false comfort in urgent situations.
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