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“Time is a waste of money.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“Time is a waste of money.”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892

Time is a valuable resource; wasting it is equivalent to wasting money.

In simple terms: Time is money; waste of time is waste of money.

Key Takeaway

Value time as a precious asset.

Themes

time value economics

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career
  • personal finance
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

productivity life management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prioritize time?
  • What activities waste your time?
A Different Perspective

Time cannot be reclaimed once lost.

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