Subject: Time (Page 14)

When any mechanical contrivance fails, it will do so at the most inconvenient possible time.

Murphy’s Laws Problems Time

It is much easier to repent of sins that we have committed than to repent of those we intend to commit.

(1818 – 1885) humorist
Characteristics Time

I went to a restaurant that serves “breakfast at any time,” so I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer
Eating Food/Drink History Time

I guess that’s the earliest I’ve ever been late.

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager
Time Yogi-isms

What year did Jesus think it was?

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author
History Time

Absolutum obsoletum – If it works, it’s out of date.

Murphy’s Laws Things Time

Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status.

(1919 – 1990) educator & writer
Government Time

Traditions are group efforts to keep the unexpected from happening.

American business woman & magazine editor
History Time

If, in the course of several months, if only three worthwhile social events take place, they will all fall on the same evening.

Time

If you are truly serious about preparing your child for the future, don't teach him to subtract – teach him to deduct.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist
Education Future Learning

I do not object to people looking at their watches when I am speaking; but I strongly object when they start shaking them to make certain they are still going.

(1883 – 1962) British barrister, judge, politician & preacher
Communication Speech Time

A committee takes hours to put into minutes what can be done in seconds.

People Time

My friend Winnie is a procrastinator…. he didn’t get his birthmark until he was eight years old.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer
Characteristics People Time

Eternity's a terrible thought… I mean, where's it all going to end?

(1937 – ) British playwright & screenwriter
Time

The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.

(1872 – 1970) British philosopher, mathematician, historian & social critic
Time

The ratio of time involved in work to time available for work is usually about 0.6.

Murphy’s Laws Time Work

Those who live closest arrive latest.

Activities Murphy’s Laws Time Travel

Time is an illusion; lunchtime doubly so.

(1952 – 2001) English writer, dramatist, & musician
Time

If you are not too long, I will wait here for you all my life.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet
Time

Only time can heal your broken heart, just as only time can heal his broken arms and legs.

Muppet character (Frank Oz)
Time TV/Movie Quotes

The difference between God and the historians consists above all in the fact that God cannot alter the past.

(1835 – 1902) English composer, author & satirist
Beliefs God History Time