Лучше поздно, чем никогда
With accent marks:
Лу́чше по́здно, чем никогда́.
Translation:
Better late than never.
Meaning:
This saying has analogues in many languages and its meaning is clear: it is often better to do something late than not to do it at all.
Other Russian proverbs
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A fisherman sees a fisherman from afar.
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When I eat I am deaf and mute.
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They do not seek good from good.
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Волков бояться – в лес не ходить
Don't go to the woods if afraid of wolves.
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The best is the enemy of the good.
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Strike the iron while it's hot.
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Some to the forest, some for firewood.
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Любишь кататься, люби и саночки возить
If you like sledding, you should like to carry the sled.
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