The hours of folly are measured by the clock, but of wisdom no clock can measure.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Folly is timed, but wisdom requires timeless patience.
- In plain terms
- Stupid things are timed, wise things are not.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not rush wisdom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do I rush?
Another view
Time is limited.
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