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Killing time 'till time kills you

Posted by Nina on October 21, 2003

In Reply to: Killing time 'till time kills you posted by Barney on October 20, 2003

: Who originated this priceless quote?

Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them.
- - - Dion Boucicault, 19th century playwright, actor, and theatre manager who wrote or adapted approximately 130 plays, most of which are now forgotten. He was known as the Irish Shakespeare.

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