An inch of time is an inch of gold, but you can’t buy that inch of time with an inch of gold

Similar sayings:

Deviate an inch, lose a thousand miles Deviate an inch, lose a thousand miles
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago The second best time is today The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago The second best time is today
Gold is tested by fire, man by gold Gold is tested by fire, man by gold
One step at a time One step at a time
A book holds a house of gold A book holds a house of gold

Chinese sayings and proverbs