Subject: Time (Page 27)

Depression: A period during which we have to get along without the things our grandparents never dreamed of.

A person will sometimes devote all his life to the development of one part of his body – the wishbone.

(1874 – 1963) American poet

Even if a farmer intends to loaf, he gets up in time to get an early start.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

I’m going to graduate on time, no matter how long it takes.

Everything takes more time and money.

History repeats itself; historians repeat one another.

(1887 – 1915) English poet

The late start is due to the time.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Sooner or later, I'll be punctual.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

The shortest measurable interval of time is the time between the moment one puts a little extra aside for a sudden emergency and the arrival of that emergency.

He who hesitates is poor.

(1926 – ) film director, screenwriter, composer, comedian, actor & producer

No project was ever completed on time and within budget.

Plan to be spontaneous… tomorrow.

New Year's Day… now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions; next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

It is a mistake to let any mechanical object realize that you are in a hurry.

Year: A period of three hundred and sixty-five disappointments.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

I was walking by a dry cleaner at 3 a.m., and it said “Sorry, we’re closed” … you don’t have to be sorry – it’s 3 a.m., and you’re a dry cleaner.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

Never make predictions… especially about the future.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

History does not repeat itself; historians simply repeat each other.

The secret of eternal youth is arrested development.

(1884 – 1980) author & wit

Whenever you decide to take the kids home, it is always five minutes earlier that they break into fights, tears, or hysteria.

Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

(1880 – 1946) comedian, actor, juggler & writer