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Punctuality is more important in this line of work than quality, because publishers spend a lot of money announcing their books to the trade, and if a book is late, especially at a bigger house, that's bad business.
Archive 2008-06-01 Hal Duncan 2008
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Punctuality is more important in this line of work than quality, because publishers spend a lot of money announcing their books to the trade, and if a book is late, especially at a bigger house, that's bad business.
Interview: Hannes Riffel Hal Duncan 2008
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Punctuality is in desperate need of instant adjustment.
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Punctuality is in desperate need of instant adjustment.
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Punctuality is the thief of adventure; and neither at King's Cross nor at Euston can you find a porter in a pointed fur hat.
Try Anything Twice 1938
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In "Punctuality" by Garth Nix, the Emperor of all known space takes his genetically engineered daughter to learn the secret of the Punctuality Drive, a technology that dictates the schedule on which the empire runs.
REVIEW: The New Space Opera 2 edited by Gardner Dozois & Jonathan Strahan 2009
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"Punctuality," said he, "does not consist in coming _before_, but _at_ the time appointed."
Secret des Champdoce. English ��mile Gaboriau 1852
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"Punctuality," said Monte Cristo, "is the politeness of kings, according to one of your sovereigns, I think; but it is not the same with travellers.
The Count of Monte Cristo Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836
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Punctuality is a sign of respect, so do your best to be on time if not early.
Lisa Mirza Grotts: Confucius Says: It's All About the Guanxi! Business Etiquette in China Lisa Mirza Grotts 2011
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Punctuality is a sign of respect, so do your best to be on time if not early.
Lisa Mirza Grotts: Confucius Says: It's All About the Guanxi! Business Etiquette in China Lisa Mirza Grotts 2011
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