Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
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An inch of time on the sundial is worth more than a foot of jade.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Time is more valuable than material wealth.
This quote by Confucius emphasizes the immense value of time compared to material things like jade. It suggests that time, once lost, cannot be regained and thus should be cherished and utilized wisely, while material possessions, though valuable, can be acquired and lost.
Themes
TimeValueWisdomJadeMaterial Wealth
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about prioritizing life choices over material gains.
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