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Hours Quote by Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon

“The laboring man and the artificer knows what every hour of his time is worth, and parts not with it but for the full value.” quote by Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon
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“The laboring man and the artificer knows what every hour of his time is worth, and parts not with it but for the full value.”

Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon

About This Quote

Valuing time means using it fully for productive work rather than idle waste.

In simple terms: Time is valuable; use it productively.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize tasks that yield high returns on time.

Themes

time management productivity value of labor

Mood

pragmatic determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • studying
  • skill development

Key Concepts

economics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess the worth of an activity?
  • What habits help protect your time?
A Different Perspective

Not all tasks are equally valuable; discernment needed.

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