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“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.”

VerifiedThe Life and Letters of Charles Darwin (1887), volume I, chapter VI: "The Voyage", page 266; letter to sister Susan Elizabeth Darwin (4 August 1836) · evidenceTime and Time Management

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Darwin, C. (n.d.). A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40128-a-man-who-dares-to-waste-one-hour/

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Darwin, Charles. “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40128-a-man-who-dares-to-waste-one-hour/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Darwin, Charles. “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/40128-a-man-who-dares-to-waste-one-hour/.

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