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Hours Quotes - Page 19

Truly time should be measured by events, and not by the lapse of hours.

H. Rider Haggard (2015). “She”, p.281, Sheba Blake Publishing

As men do walk a mile, women should talk an hour, After supper. 'Tis their exercise.

Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher, Suzanne Gossett (2009). “Philaster”, p.160, A&C Black

As Shakespeare himself knew, the peace, the reconciliation that he created on the stage would not last an hour on the street.

Edward Bond (2014). “Bond Plays: 2: Lear; The Sea; Narrow Road to the Deep North; Black Mass; Passion”, p.10, A&C Black

At this late hour a wagon has been procured, and I have had it filled with plate and the most valuable portable articles, belonging to the house.

Dolley Madison (1886). “Memoirs and Letters of Dolly Madison: Wife of James Madison, President of the United States”, Boston ; New York, Houghton, Mifflin

The hours of your life are the most valuable currency you will ever have. How will you spend them?

Dan Millman (2015). “The Four Purposes of Life: Finding Meaning and Direction in a Changing World”, p.81, H J Kramer

The happy have whole days, and those they choose. The unhappy have but hours, and those they lose.

Colley Cibber (1777). “The double gallant; Ximena; the comical lovers; The non-juror”, p.83

Workmen’s compensation, hours and conditions of labor are cold consolations, if there be no employment.

"Address at Holy Cross (25 June 1919)". "Have Faith In Massachusetts: A Collection of Speeches and Messages", Second edition, p. 231, 1919.

The hours spool out like a ribbon I can't find the end of.

Brenna Yovanoff (2013). “Paper Valentine”, p.16, Simon and Schuster