01c. 1565 AD
Better late than never.Meaning: Completing a worthwhile action after a delay is often better than abandoning it altogether. Missing the ideal moment does not always remove the value of doing it now.
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August dry and warm, Harvest doth no harm.Traditional · English / proverb
Meaning: The saying regards a dry, warm August as favourable to harvest. Its reassuring wording expresses a seasonal expectation rather than a complete assessment of crop conditions.
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A bit in the morning is better than nothing all day.Traditional · English / proverb
Meaning: A small useful provision made early may be better than waiting all day with none. The morning morsel image values something available, without making any small response adequate for a larger need.
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He who would have a hare for breakfast must hunt over night.Traditional · English / proverb
Meaning: A desired result may require preparation before the moment it is wanted. The breakfast-and-hunt image connects present enjoyment with earlier work, without prescribing hunting or suggesting every outcome can be secured by planning.
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