Clear Quote by Horace Mann
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education reform address, 1848
Treating time as a commodity is as disrespectful as stealing money; punctuality reflects honesty and respect.
In simple terms: Time is valuable, like money.
Key Takeaway
Respect others' time.
Themes
honesty
time
respect
punctuality
Mood
formal
ethical
Type
historical
advice
When to use this quote
- business meetings
- appointments
- project deadlines
Key Concepts
ethical behavior
social contracts
efficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we handle unavoidable lateness?
- What policies protect both parties?
A Different Perspective
People may have unavoidable delays.
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