Punctuality Quotes

65 quotes by 55 authors

The latest I like to be to meeting is 15 minutes early — David O. McKay
Preparedness and punctuality are two of the most important qualities of a leader. — John Andreas Widtsoe
It is difficult to prove yourself reliable when people are required to wait for you. — Wes Fesler
Punctuality is an essential trait of the teacher. It is a foundation, not an embellishment. — Boyd K. Packer
Punctuality is the stern virtue of men of business, and the graceful courtesy of princes. — Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
Perhaps punctuality is a quality made even more valuable because it is found in so few people. Punctuality is not usually thought of in our… — Sterling W Sill
Punctuality is closely related to faithfulness and dependability. Being tardy can be linked to uninterest, apathy, slothfulness and procrastination... — Sterling W Sill
Being on time to appointments and meetings is a phase of self-discipline and an evidence of self-respect. Punctuality is a courteous compliment the intelligent person… — Marvin J. Ashton
Punctuality or the lack thereof oftentimes is the only introduction one will ever have to new groups and friends. Serenity and poise are not the… — Marvin J. Ashton
A Man consumes the Time you make him Wait In thinking of your Faults-so don't be late! — Arthur Guiterman
The voices of moral authority in the theatre demanded only punctuality and physical performance. In the light of continuing pressure and stress, the occasional lip… — Gelsey Kirkland
It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point. — Jean de La Fontaine
I never could have done what I have done without the habits of punctuality, order, and diligence, without the determination to concentrate myself on one… — Charles Dickens
Few things tend more to alienate friendship than a want of punctuality in our engagements. I have known the breach of a promise to dine… — William Hazlitt
Tardiness often robs us opportunity, and the dispatch of our forces. — Niccolo Machiavelli
Unfaithfulness in the keeping of an appointment is an act of clear dishonesty. You may as well borrow a person's money as his time. — Horace Mann
Punctuality is one of the cardinal business virtues: always insist on it in your subordinates. — Don Marquis
I am invariably late for appointments - sometimes as much as two hours. I've tried to change my ways but the things that make me… — Marilyn Monroe
Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. — William Shakespeare
Better never than late. — George Bernard Shaw

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