Excessive socializing steals time from important duties and,

Saying / Proverb★★★★

The inordinate love of company is the thief of time. Those who indulge this disposition lose many precious opportunities of performing the duties of life. If this habit be early formed, it seldom fails of ruining the person through life.

Also attributed to: Emmons

The point

Excessive socializing steals time from important duties and, if habitual, ruins a person's life.

Scripture

Proverbs 14:12Ephesians 5:16

Audience

Adults

Tone

Cautionary · Reflective

To tell aloud

under a minute · 40 words

Subjects

Priorities Company Time Management Discipline Time

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