The Value of Time

To realize the value of one millisecond:
Ask a person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.

To realize the value of one second:
Ask a person who has survived an accident.

To realize the value of one minute:
Ask a person who has missed a train, bus, or flight.

To realize the value of one hour:
Ask lovers who are waiting to meet.

To realize the value of one week:
Ask a weekly newspaper Editor.

To realize the value of one month:
Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.

To realize the value of nine months:
Ask a mother who has given birth to a still born.

To realize the value of one year:
Ask a student who has failed a final exam.

To realize the value of four years:
Ask a graduate.

To realize the value of ten years:
Ask a newly divorced couple.

To realize the value of a mother:
Ask someone who doesn't have one.

To realize the value of a friend:
Lose one.

Time waits for no one.
Treasure every moment you have, and treat each one as your last.

Author Unknown
Submitted by St. Khosi Ngwenya
South Africa