Assumption Quote by Anonymous
“You must therefore zealously guard in his mind the curious assumption 'My time is my own'. Let him have the feeling that he starts each day as the lawful possessor of twenty-four hours. Let him feel as a grievous tax that portion of this property which he has to make over to him employers, and as a generous donation that further portion which h allows to religious duties. But what he must never be permitted to doubt is that the total from which these deductions have been made was, in some mysterious sense, his own personal birthright.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Time Management Philosophy, unknown author
One must protect the belief that personal time is a birthright, viewing work as a tax and duty as a donation, while never doubting ownership of one’s own hours.
In simple terms: Guard your sense of time ownership.
Key Takeaway
Treat each day as your own, allocating work and duty consciously.
Themes
autonomy
time
ownership
balance
Mood
determined
thoughtful
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- daily scheduling
- volunteering
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
self‑management
rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect your personal time?
- What boundaries can you set with work and duty?
A Different Perspective
Balancing obligations can erode the feeling of ownership.
