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Oh, how precious is time, and how it pains me to see it slide away, while I do so little to any good purpose
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"Oh, how precious is time, and how it pains me to see it slide away, while I do so little to any good purpose"

- David Brainerd

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This quote by David Brainerd talks to the significance of time and how it can be lost. He reveals his regret at not utilizing his time to do something significant or of worth. He understands the preciousness of time and how quickly it passes, and he is saddened by the truth that he is refraining from doing anything to take advantage of it. He is likely assessing his own life and how he has actually not been utilizing his time to its maximum capacity. This quote works as a tip to us all to maximize our time and to utilize it to do something of worth. We ought to make every effort to take advantage of our time and to use it to do something that will have a lasting impact. We need to not let time escape without taking advantage of it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David Brainerd. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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