Origin
The origin is uncertain, although it’s clear that the phrase is ancient and that it predates modern English. The earliest known record is from St. Marher, 1225.
Explanation
This proverb illustrates the importance of time and also says that there is nothing which is more precious than time. The words TIME AND TIDE WAIT FOR NO MAN is due to the reason that the tides that come out in the sea are there forever and they do not stop or wait for anybody. There is a story in England where one of the king’s courtiers always kept on flattering the king. He said, “if the king orders, everything in the world will stop.” The king wanted to check it and he went to the seashore and ordered the waves to stop, but nothing happened. The king turned back to the courtier and said that time and tide wait for none and one day he shall also die.
If we remain idle, we waste our time and postpone things. Sometimes, this procrastination is very bad. Many people lose their hard work because of postponing their duties. The importance of a minute can be learnt from a person who missed the train due to a delay of one minute and had to postpone his whole journey. Those who remain idle or do not perform their duties in time are the destroyers of not only their own life but also of the nation.
Example
You should not leave all your work for tomorrow. Time and tide wait for none.
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