Quotes by Punctuality The superior thing ... was to be late. Lateness showed that serene contempt for the illusion we call time which is so necessary to ensure the respect of others and oneself. Only the servile are punctual. Rose Macaulay lateness punctuality illusion We are not saints, but we have kept our appointment. How many people can boast as much? Samuel Beckett punctuality saint people Women really do want to be on time. It's just that everything starts so darn early. Sela Ward punctuality want Perhaps punctuality is a quality made even more valuable because it is found in so few people. Punctuality is not usually thought of in our day as a major virtue. Sterling W Sill punctuality quality people Punctuality is the soul of business. Thomas Chandler Haliburton punctuality soul Punctuality is the sole of business. Thomas Chandler Haliburton punctuality sole It is difficult to prove yourself reliable when people are required to wait for you. Wes Fesler punctuality waiting people «12