I agree, Ginny - but every now and then, I have found that time spent waiting (which is frequently the case for me with regular train trips for work and leisure) was well invested. For instance, not long ago, I was able to help a blind young man when I had almost half an hour to "waste" between trains.
Ginny, I guess three hours may be a bit 'over the top' in most contexts, but I suppose the general idea is that it's better to be early than too late. :)
What is the context of this Shakespeare quote: Better three hours too soon than one minute too late.
ChatGPT said: The quote "Better three hours too soon than one minute too late" comes from William Shakespeare's play The Merry Wives of Windsor, specifically from Act 2, Scene 2. It is spoken by Sir John Falstaff, a humorous and overindulgent character.
In the context of the play, Falstaff is trying to woo two married women, Mistress Page and Mistress Ford, with plans to meet them secretly. He sets a time for his rendezvous, and this quote reflects his attempt to be punctual, suggesting that it is better to be overly early than to risk being late. Falstaff is known for his comical and exaggerated nature, and this line highlights his impatience and eagerness to pursue his romantic interests, even though he is often a source of laughter due to his behavior.
This quote has since become widely quoted to express the general sentiment that it's better to be early for an appointment than to arrive late.
I have tried to be on time my whole life, I am ALWAYS early, no matter how hard I try to not be so early. as a general rule, I am 30 minutes early for every doc visits and most of the time I get out much sooner. its hard thought when invited to someones home, I am there early and have to ride around waiting to knock on the door. that is what I thought the quote mean, I read your Shakespeare from ai
I am one of you all who try to be early places. This paid off last week, when I was 45 min. early for a Dr. appointment. They saw me within 15 min. and I was out by the time that had been originally scheduled. This habit leaves me being somewhat irritated by those who are always late!
Thought provoking quote!! Three hours too soon leaves a lot of wasted time just waiting...
ReplyDeleteI agree, Ginny - but every now and then, I have found that time spent waiting (which is frequently the case for me with regular train trips for work and leisure) was well invested. For instance, not long ago, I was able to help a blind young man when I had almost half an hour to "waste" between trains.
DeleteGinny, I guess three hours may be a bit 'over the top' in most contexts, but I suppose the general idea is that it's better to be early than too late. :)
DeleteHa ha ha, tell that the German Railway Company... :-D
ReplyDeleteDo you think that was a typical male excuse back in the day!
ReplyDeleteCarol, I don't think it's ever occurred to me that it should be more typical of men than of women to want to make sure to be in time...
DeleteI asked chatGPT for the context of this quotet:
ReplyDeleteWhat is the context of this Shakespeare quote: Better three hours too soon
than one minute too late.
ChatGPT said:
The quote "Better three hours too soon than one minute too late" comes from William Shakespeare's play The Merry Wives of Windsor, specifically from Act 2, Scene 2. It is spoken by Sir John Falstaff, a humorous and overindulgent character.
In the context of the play, Falstaff is trying to woo two married women, Mistress Page and Mistress Ford, with plans to meet them secretly. He sets a time for his rendezvous, and this quote reflects his attempt to be punctual, suggesting that it is better to be overly early than to risk being late. Falstaff is known for his comical and exaggerated nature, and this line highlights his impatience and eagerness to pursue his romantic interests, even though he is often a source of laughter due to his behavior.
This quote has since become widely quoted to express the general sentiment that it's better to be early for an appointment than to arrive late.
This quote is apt for my husband and particularly my middle daughter.
ReplyDeleteJabblog, I'm like that myself: I tend to worry about being late, so prefer to be early instead. Well, not three hours perhaps, but... (lol)
DeleteI have tried to be on time my whole life, I am ALWAYS early, no matter how hard I try to not be so early. as a general rule, I am 30 minutes early for every doc visits and most of the time I get out much sooner. its hard thought when invited to someones home, I am there early and have to ride around waiting to knock on the door. that is what I thought the quote mean, I read your Shakespeare from ai
ReplyDeleteSandra, I just got curious to check what the original context of the quote was. I too always try to be early for appointments.
DeleteI am one of you all who try to be early places. This paid off last week, when I was 45 min. early for a Dr. appointment. They saw me within 15 min. and I was out by the time that had been originally scheduled. This habit leaves me being somewhat irritated by those who are always late!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, at least that time you got rewarded for your habit of being early! :)
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