Quotes About Promptness

Jolly sensible of you. There always is a moment when one makes up one's mind about these things, and then it's much tidier to act at once.

Better late than never, but never late is better.

I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn't know.

Someone came too sooner.

The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it.

Bobby Lambrecht. It's after five

But an unpleasant thing should be done quickly if it must be done at all.

Resist beginnings; the prescription comes too late when the disease has gained strength by long delays.

He hated being late, always felt it was a sign of rudeness, as if you were making the statement, my time's more important than yours, so I can keep you waiting . . .