Shakespeare on People who are Always Late and have no Concept of Time

Travels travels in divers paces with divers persons“Time travels in divers paces with divers persons. “ (As You Like It act 3, sc. 2)

Tips for use.  Ironic or sarcastic remark on a person who is habitually and notoriously late. It can be directly attributable to a live person or it could be included in a presentation or lecture to describe a character from history or literature. Or apply it to yourself in a mild self-effacing tone if you happen to be late for an appointment and time slipped by without your being aware of it.
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In the play.  Rosalind (in disguise as a boy) exchanges some banter with Orlando.

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