Time Quote by Henry Ford
““If a device would save in time 10% or bring about results worth 10% then its absence is worth 10%.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Advice, 1920
A tool that saves or adds only ten percent is as valuable as its absence.
In simple terms: Small improvements matter as much as big ones.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaningful efficiency gains.
Themes
productivity
efficiency
innovation
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
motivational
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- manufacturing
- software development
- daily routines
- budgeting
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
incremental improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- What ten‑percent improvement could you make today?
- When is a small gain not worth the effort?
A Different Perspective
Diminishing returns can limit impact.
