As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
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Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's better to be early than to be late.
This quote emphasizes the importance of punctuality and preparedness. It suggests that being early allows for opportunities and avoids the pitfalls of being late, which can lead to missed chances or negative consequences.
Themes
PunctualityTimePreparationOpportunityWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
During a job interview, one might use this quote to stress the importance of arriving on time.
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