Benjamin Franklin - You may delay, but time will not

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Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, and today is September 17th.

Today is Time’s Up Day, and it’s not just about deadlines or running out of time on your to-do list. It’s a day that reminds us to make amends with those we’ve had disagreements or distance with. Life is too short to hold grudges or let unresolved issues keep you from reconnecting with the people who matter most—whether it’s a friend, a family member, or even a colleague.

Time’s Up Day encourages us to stop waiting and start making things right. Which brings me to today’s quote from Benjamin Franklin, who once said...

“You may delay, but time will not.”

Ben Franklin had a way of cutting straight to the point, didn’t he? This quote is a perfect fit for Time’s Up Day. How often do we put off reaching out to someone we’ve lost touch with or avoid a difficult conversation because it’s uncomfortable?

We tell ourselves we’ll do it tomorrow or when the time is right. But Franklin reminds us that while we’re busy delaying, time keeps moving. The truth is, we don’t know how much time we have left to fix those relationships.

Think about it: how often have you delayed making amends, telling yourself, “I’ll deal with it later,” only to realize that later might never come? Time doesn’t stop for us to figure things out, and the longer we wait, the harder it becomes to reconnect.

Time’s Up Day is your reminder that it’s never the perfect moment to heal a rift, but the best time is always now. Maybe there’s someone in your life you’ve had a falling out with. Maybe you’ve been meaning to reach out, but you’ve put it off for one reason or another. What if today is the day to break that silence?

A simple text, a phone call, or a small gesture can go a long way. Life’s too short to stay on bad terms with people who were once important to you.

So, as Franklin wisely pointed out, you may delay, but time will not. The clock is always ticking, but you still have today. Make the most of it. Don’t let another day pass without taking that step toward healing a relationship.

Thank you for spending part of your day with me. I hope this gives you the nudge you need to make things right. I’m Andrew McGivern signing off, and I'll see tomorrow for another Daily Quote.