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 bad example is contagious.
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You can't command to the heart.
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На Бога надейся, а сам не плошай
Put your trust in God, but don't make mistakes yourself
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Some to the forest, some for firewood.
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Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается
All is well that ends well.
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Another's soul is darkness.
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You can't spoil the porridge with butter.
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Заставь дурака богу молиться – он и лоб расшибёт
Make a fool pray to God - he will break his forehead.
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