Time is precious. (Paczolay, 1997 p. 428)
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Meaning · English
Time should be used wisely
Literally: duration is valuable
Examples
We must remember that time is precious and use it efficiently
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Time is precious. (Paczolay, 1997 p. 428)” mean?
Time should be used wisely Literally: duration is valuable
Is “Time is precious. (Paczolay, 1997 p. 428)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.