E. V. Lucas Quotes

Unpunctuality is a vile habit.

Punctuality is an essential trait of the teacher. It is a foundation, not an embellishment.

I like to know where I'm going to be at seven o'clock.

I am very, very conscious of time. I always wear two watches. People ask me, 'Why do you do that?' Because I was late once, and it cost me a huge opportunity.

I'm obsessed with being on time. If you say, 'Let's meet up at 10 A.M.,' I will be there 15 minutes early. Always.

Always late: thus I make you the prisoner of my freedom.

Being on time to appointments and meetings is a phase of self-discipline and an evidence of self-respect. Punctuality is a courteous compliment the intelligent person pays to his associates.

Sooner or later, I'll be punctual.

Sophronia was minding her own business and running late to luncheon, as was her custom. She'd let to learn the advantage of punctuality. As she told Sister Mattie the third time she was late to household potions and poisons, nothing interesting happened until after an event commenced.

I am working never to be late again.

Time plays a role in almost every decision. And some decisions define your attitude about time.

We all deal with issues of time. The first thing you do in the morning is look at the clock to see what time it is.

I am a stickler for always having to know what time it is.

Tell me I have to be somewhere, and I'll be there 20 minutes early and stay there longer than anybody else. You hold up a lot of people if you're not on time.

I hate being late. I am always punctual. In fact, I am known for it.

One good thing about punctuality is that it's a sure way to help you enjoy a few minutes of privacy.

I recall a friend telling me that for all the years his mother worked, every clock in her home was set 30 minutes ahead. She was never late. And she was beloved by all. Punctuality matters. Shows respect for others. And excellence within yourself. Be great today. Please.

I explain to everyone I deal with-co-workers, children, friends-that I'm transitionally challenged and they should call me on my cell phone if I'm even a few minutes late. Such calls often come in when I'm happily writing or rearranging the furniture. The monochrones in my life are so organized, they have no trouble remembering to remind me to show up.

Punctuality is a quality the need of which is bound up with social co-operation.

A Man consumes the Time you make him Wait In thinking of your Faults-so don't be late!

I am as prompt as a clock, if I only know the day a thing is wanted—otherwise I am a natural procrastinaturalist.

About working with Marilyn Monroe.We got along very well. My only complaint about her was that she was late all the time, but she was late out of fear as much as anything else, but it was hard to sit around and wait. She was usually an hour or two late every morning.

I'm sittin' on my watch so I can be on time.

Early is on time and on time is late.

In the ordinary business of life punctuality is . . . necessary.