Better late than never.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is better to do something late than to never do it at all.
- In plain terms
- Do it late instead of never.
- What can you take from it?
- Action is better than inaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is late always better than never?
- What is the value of timing?
Another view
Timeliness often matters as much as completion.
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