All things Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“If time be of all things the most precious, wasting time must be, as Poor Richard says, “the greatest prodigality'; since, as he elsewhere tells us, 'Lost time is never found again'; and 'What we call time enough always proves little enough'. Let us then up and be doing, and doing to the purpose; so by diligence shall we do more with less perplexity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Poor Richard's Almanack, 1735
Time is the most valuable resource; squandering it is the greatest waste, so we must act purposefully and diligently.
In simple terms: Time is precious; waste it.
Key Takeaway
Act purposefully and avoid waste.
Themes
time management
productivity
diligence
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- work projects
- personal goals
- learning
- creative pursuits
Key Concepts
Opportunity cost
focus
intentionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize tasks daily?
- What habits help you protect your time?
A Different Perspective
Even with diligence, unexpected events can still consume time.
