Laziness Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr
““Shun such as lounge through afternoons and eves, And on thy dial write, "Beware of thieves!" Felon of minutes, never taught to feel The worth of treasures which thy fingers steal, Pick my left pocket of its silver dime, But spare the right,--it holds my golden time!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Thief of Time,” 1855
Time is stolen by idle habits; we must guard minutes as precious treasures, not waste them on trivial pursuits.
In simple terms: Wasting time is like stealing your own treasure.
Key Takeaway
Value each moment and avoid idle distractions.
Themes
time
productivity
mindfulness
value
Mood
thoughtful
motivational
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily planning
- time tracking
- goal setting
- mindfulness practice
- habit formation
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily habit steals your time?
- How can you reclaim lost minutes?
A Different Perspective
Even small distractions accumulate into large losses.
