Arrows Quote by Dallin H. Oaks
“Our priorities are most visible in how we use our time. Someone has said, “Three things never come back—the spent arrow, the spoken word, and the lost opportunity.” We cannot recycle or save the time allotted to us each day. With time, we have only one opportunity for choice, and then it is gone forever.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2012
Our actions reveal what truly matters because time cannot be reclaimed once spent.
In simple terms: Time shows our priorities; once gone, it cannot return.
Key Takeaway
Choose actions that reflect your deepest values.
Themes
time management
priorities
choice
impermanence
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily planning
- career decisions
- personal relationships
- goal setting
Key Concepts
Opportunity cost
scarcity
intentional living
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which tasks deserve your time?
- What habits help you protect valuable moments?
A Different Perspective
People may rationalize wasted time, but the loss remains irreversible.
