I can at any moment convert my time into money, but I do not require more of the latter than is sufficient for necessary purposes.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the value of time over money, suggesting that we shouldn't pursue wealth beyond our basic needs.
Michael Faraday highlights the idea that while time can be exchanged for money, it is important to recognize the limitations of wealth. He implies that one should strive for a balance, ensuring that the pursuit of money does not overshadow the more meaningful use of time in life. In essence, he advocates for a focus on essential needs rather than an endless chase for financial gain.
In practice
During a financial seminar, to highlight the importance of balancing time and financial pursuits.
I think chemistry is being frittered away by the hairsplitting of the organic chemists; we have new compounds discovered, which scarcely differ from the known ones and when discovered are valueless-very illustrations perhaps of their refinements in analysis, but very little aiding the progress of true science.
I am no poet, but if you think for yourselves, as I proceed, the facts will form a poem in your minds.
It is on record that when a young aspirant asked Faraday the secret of his success as a scientific investigator, he replied, 'The secret is comprised in three words- Work, Finish, Publish.'
When I consider the multitude of associated forces which are diffused through nature - when I think of that calm balancing of their energies which enables those most powerful in themselves, most destructive to the world's creatures and economy, to dwell associated together and be made subservient to the wants of creation, I rise from the contemplation more than ever impressed with the wisdom, the beneficence, and grandeur, beyond our language to express, of the Great Disposer of us all.
Water is to me, I confess, a phenomenon which continually awakens new feelings of wonder as often as I view it.
It is right that we should stand by and act on our principles; but not right to hold them in obstinate blindness, or retain them when proved to be erroneous.
I had given up some youth for knowledge, but my gain was more valuable than the loss.
Any man who afflicts the human race with ideas must be prepared to see them misunderstood.
Blessed is the one who has arrived at infinite ignorance.
When we touch the center of sorrow, when we sit with discomfort without trying to fix it, when we stay present to the pain of disapproval or betrayal and let it soften us, these are times that we connect with bohdichitta.
We give it up and just look directly with compassion and humor at who we are. Then loneliness is no threat and heartache, no punishment.
For all your days be prepared, and meet them ever alike. When you are the anvil, bear - when you are the hammer, strike.
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