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Taking one's time4 quotes
Not all those who wander are lost. — J.R.R. Tolkien · 1954What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare? — W.H. Davies · 1911Haste denies all acts their dignity. — Dante Alighieri · 1321If it is right, it happens—The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away. — John Steinbeck · 1958Busyness1 quote
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare? — W.H. Davies · 1911Exploration1 quote
Not all those who wander are lost. — J.R.R. Tolkien · 1954Haste1 quote
Haste denies all acts their dignity. — Dante Alighieri · 1321Life1 quote
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare? — W.H. Davies · 1911Patience1 quote
If it is right, it happens—The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away. — John Steinbeck · 1958Purpose of life1 quote
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare? — W.H. Davies · 1911Slowing down1 quote
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare? — W.H. Davies · 1911Wandering1 quote
Not all those who wander are lost. — J.R.R. Tolkien · 1954