Quote by Theodor Adorno

If time is money, it seems moral to save time, above all one's own, and such parsimony is excused by consideration for others. One is straight-forward.

If time is money, it seems moral to save time, above all one

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This quote suggests that if time is seen as valuable as money, it is morally acceptable to prioritize saving time, particularly one's own, and this behavior is justified by considering the well-being of others. In other words, it implies that being efficient and straightforward with time is a virtuous trait, as it not only benefits oneself but also demonstrates consideration for others.

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