ProverbPerseveranceEnglish origin

One's time is one's own

Meaning: (uncommon) A time when one's work or efforts in a certain setting are free from constant supervision.

Origin: A plain assertion of personal freedom outside work or duty. No early source has been found for it as a proverb, so its origin is unknown.

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