Quote by Steven Wright

I xeroxed my watch. Now I have time to spare.

I xeroxed my watch. Now I have time to spare.

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This quote is a play on words, using humor to convey the message that by replicating or duplicating something, we can create more of it. In this case, the speaker photocopies their watch, metaphorically producing more "time" to use as they please. The quote suggests that by being efficient or finding ways to multiply resources, we can free up additional time for other activities or tasks.

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