Better late than never

Better late than never has long been a phrase that carries the promise of second chances and the quiet power of perseverance. Originating from the Latin potiusque sero quam nunquam and immortalized in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, this idiom is more than just a casual apology for tardiness—it’s an encouragement to pursue goals, regardless of when the journey starts.

Societal pressure can make listeners feel like time’s run out, and social media often magnifies a fear that success only belongs to the young. Yet history and headlines prove otherwise. Legendary Japanese developer Taikichiro Mori, deemed the rich...

The phrase better late than never is more than just a polite excuse for running behind schedule; it’s a timeless expression of hope and possibility. Tracing its roots to Latin—potiusque sero quam nunquam—and famously used by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales, this idiom reminds us that taking action, even after a delay, is far better than never trying at all. Our cultural obsession with youthful success can cast a long shadow, leading many to feel left behind if they don’t achieve their goals early in life. But the world is brimming with late bloomers whose stories...

“Better late than never” is a phrase that has echoed through centuries, offering hope and resilience to anyone who feels out of step with life’s expected timetable. Originating as a direct translation from the Latin proverb potiusque sero quam nunquam and cited by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, the phrase reminds listeners that taking action, even belatedly, is better than never trying at all, and that success is not chained to youth or a strict sense of timing.

The stories of late bloomers are testaments to this idea. Take Vera Wang, who didn’t design her first we...

Welcome to today’s podcast, where we’re diving into the phrase better late than never and exploring the powerful theme of second chances. In a world where society often applauds the young prodigy and overnight success, it can feel daunting—almost shameful—to take the scenic route to your dreams. Social media blasts us with images of people making it by 25, but real life rarely follows such a neat timeline.

The truth is, success doesn’t have an expiration date. According to the site Teyxo, late bloomers like Tina Fey didn’t land her breakthrough at Saturday Night Live u...

Better late than never—a phrase rooted in ancient wisdom—reminds us that taking action, even belatedly, is far more valuable than never attempting at all. Derived from the Latin “potius sero quam nunquam,” and first seen in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, this idiom has become part of our everyday language, used both sincerely and with a touch of irony when things don’t arrive quite on time. But beyond its literal meaning, “better late than never” captures a spirit of hope: the idea that second chances and perseverance hold incredible power.

History and current events are filled with...

Better late than never—for centuries, this phrase has encouraged people to take action, however delayed, rather than abandon their dreams entirely. With roots in both Latin and in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, where Chaucer wrote, “For better than never is late; never to succeed would be too long a period,” it remains a powerful reminder that opportunity is not confined to youth or perfect timing.

The phrase resonates in a world where society often celebrates prodigies and early achievements, making many feel discouraged when they arrive at new chapters later in life. Mary Mandell, writing for Meaw...

Welcome, listeners. Today we’re exploring the timeless phrase “better late than never,” a saying rooted in history that champions the power of second chances and perseverance. This message, first appearing in English in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales and echoing an even older Latin proverb from Titus Livy, reminds us that it’s always preferable to act late than not at all—no matter how much time has passed.

Life rarely unfolds according to one master schedule. Societal pressures can make us believe there’s an expiration date for chasing dreams, but the real world is full of extrao...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into the phrase “better late than never” and exploring its deep resonance with the ideas of second chances and perseverance. This saying, rooted in ancient wisdom, first appeared as a Latin proverb and was later popularized by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales, highlighting the relief and opportunity in doing something late rather than not at all—an enduring reminder that it’s never too late to act or achieve.

In our world obsessed with youthful achievements, stories of late bloomers are often overshadowed. Yet, success truly has no expiration d...

The phrase better late than never has roots stretching back centuries, but its message is as relevant as ever in 2025. Attributed to both the Roman historian Livy and later popularized in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales in the 14th century, this idiom reassures us that it’s always worthwhile to take action or pursue a goal, even if it happens long after the “ideal” time.

In a world obsessed with early achievement—where social media often highlights twenty-something prodigies and overnight successes—it’s easy for listeners to feel behind or discouraged. Yet, as the stories of so-called late...

Today, we’re exploring the phrase better late than never—a timeless reminder that action, even if delayed, is always more valuable than never trying at all. This saying traces its roots to ancient Latin and was popularized in English by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales over six centuries ago. Its core message continues to resonate, especially in a world often obsessed with youth, speed, and so-called “right timing.”

Society can pressure us into thinking that opportunities have an expiration date, but stories across recent years show that success—and fulfillment—are not reserved for the early risers or th...

Welcome, listeners. Today, we’re diving into a simple phrase with profound meaning: “Better late than never.” This idiom, used for centuries, captures the spirit of not giving up, even when the world says the moment has passed. The phrase traces its roots to ancient Rome, as a translation from the Latin “potiusque sero quam nunquam,” and was made famous in English by Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, where he writes, “for bet than never is late” in the late 1300s. At its heart, “better late than never” reminds us that starting, even after delays, is always better than not starting at all.

Listeners, today we’re exploring the timeless phrase "better late than never," a saying that’s been encouraging second chances and perseverance for centuries. Its roots go back to ancient Rome; the Latin proverb potiusque sero quam nunquam appeared in Titus Livy’s “History of Rome” nearly 2,000 years ago. The phrase made its way into English literature thanks to Geoffrey Chaucer, who included a version in “The Canterbury Tales” in 1386. The sentiment? Doing something late is still far better than never doing it at all.

Modern society often glorifies early achievement and meteoric rise, but success doesn’t always arrive on...

Welcome, listeners. Today, let’s dive into the timeless phrase, “better late than never,” a saying rooted in centuries of wisdom and still deeply relevant in 2025. At its core, this phrase reminds us that achieving a goal or making a change, even after delays or setbacks, is always better than never trying at all. It’s a direct translation from the Latin proverb potiusque sero quam nunquam, dating as far back as Livy’s History of Rome, and was popularized in English by Geoffrey Chaucer in his Canterbury Tales as early as 1386. Chaucer’s message was clear: never is too long to wait...

Welcome, listeners. Today, we’re diving deep into the theme behind the phrase “better late than never”—a saying that traces its roots back centuries, first appearing in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and even earlier as a Latin proverb, “potiusque sero quam nunquam.” At its core, this phrase reminds us that it’s better to do something late than to never do it at all, no matter how much time has passed. In a world obsessed with fast success and early achievement, this message is more relevant than ever.

Think about the pressure we see online—stories of tech founders i...

"Better Late Than Never": The Gift of Second Chances

Welcome to today's episode where we explore the timeless wisdom behind the phrase "better late than never." This ancient saying, which originated from a Latin proverb and entered English literature through Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in 1386, reminds us that doing something late is always better than not doing it at all.

Many of us feel the pressure to achieve success on society's timeline. We measure ourselves against arbitrary benchmarks and feel like failures when we don't meet them. But history and present times are filled with late...

Welcome, listeners. Today we’re exploring the enduring wisdom behind the phrase “better late than never,” a saying that reminds us that it’s always worthwhile to take action or pursue dreams, even if we feel we’ve missed the perfect moment. This phrase, with roots in Latin—potius sero quam numquam—and first found in English in Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales,” cuts across centuries as a rallying cry for second chances.

Second chances and the power of perseverance are threaded throughout history and personal stories. Consider the phenomenon of late bloomers. Mary Mandell, writing about embracing a late blo...

The phrase "Better late than never" has resonated through centuries, originating as a Latin proverb "potiusque sero quam nunquam" first appearing in Titus Livy's "History of Rome." It entered English literature in 1386 through Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," where he wrote: "For better than never is late; never to succeed would be too long a period."

This timeless wisdom reminds us that taking action, even after delay, surpasses never acting at all. It's a mantra for those who feel they've missed their window of opportunity.

Consider Susan Boyle, who at 47 stunned the world with her powerful...

Welcome, listeners. Today we’re delving into the phrase “better late than never”—a saying rooted in centuries of wisdom that still resonates, perhaps now more than ever. The phrase, a direct translation of the Latin proverb *potiusque sero quam nunquam*, was popularized in English by Geoffrey Chaucer in his “Canterbury Tales” back in 1386. When we say “better late than never,” we’re acknowledging that it’s preferable to act, learn, or succeed late than to never try at all, reminding ourselves that the journey is often more important than the timetable.

This spirit is alive in the stories of late bloo...

Welcome listeners. Today, we’re exploring the enduring phrase “better late than never,” a saying that encourages us not to give up, even if we’re not right on schedule. With roots tracing back to both classical Latin—Titus Livy wrote potiusque sero quam nunquam, meaning it’s better to do something late than never at all—and English literature, where Geoffrey Chaucer echoed the sentiment in The Canterbury Tales, this idiom has inspired countless individuals to persevere against the odds.

While society often places a premium on early achievement, many powerful stories remind us that second chances and late start...

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The phrase "better late than never" has ancient roots dating back to Latin, first appearing in Titus Livy's "History of Rome" around 27 BCE as "potiusque sero quam nunquam." Geoffrey Chaucer introduced it to English in 1386 in "The Canterbury Tales," reminding us that doing something late is better than not doing it at all.

This timeless wisdom speaks directly to our theme of second chances. Consider Mary Mandell, who at 70 years old still embraces her identity as a "Late Bloomer." She discovered that this path brought her...

Welcome, listeners. Today, we’re diving into the meaning behind the timeless phrase “better late than never,” a saying that encourages us never to give up, no matter how delayed our journey might feel. The roots of this idiom reach all the way back to ancient Rome, where the Latin proverb potiusque sero quam nunquam expressed the same belief that it’s better to act late than not at all. Geoffrey Chaucer later brought it into English literature in his Canterbury Tales, writing, “for better than never is late; never to succeed would be too long a period.” Even centuries ago, people...

Listeners, today we’re diving into the meaning and power behind the phrase “better late than never,” a saying familiar in daily life and rooted in history. Originally a Latin proverb—“potius sero quam numquam”—it was popularized in English by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century’s Canterbury Tales. Chaucer used it to remind us that while doing something late isn’t ideal, it’s still preferable to never doing it at all.

This phrase embodies the spirit of second chances and the incredible force of perseverance. Just think of those who the world calls late bloomers. Mary Mandell, writin...

Today we're exploring a phrase that's resonated through the centuries: "Better late than never." This timeless idiom, which means doing something late is better than not doing it at all, has fascinating origins dating back to ancient Rome.

The phrase is actually a direct translation of the Latin "potiusque sero quam nunquam," first appearing in Titus Livy's "History of Rome." It entered English literature through Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" in 1386, where he wrote, "For better than never is late; never to succeed would be too long a period."

Listeners, how often have we hesitated to pursue...

Welcome, listeners. Today we’re exploring the timeless phrase: “Better late than never.” Originating from the Latin “potiusque sero quam nunquam” and popularized in English by Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, this idiom reminds us that pursuing a goal is always worthwhile—no matter when we start. Society often amplifies the pressure to achieve success by a certain age, making those who stumble or change paths feel like their time has passed. But history and recent events counter that idea at every turn.

Take Tony Gwynn, a baseball legend, who made over five thousand outs in his career but tre...

Welcome, listeners. Today, let’s explore the message behind the phrase “better late than never,” a saying that has echoed through centuries and speaks to the power of perseverance and second chances. The phrase’s roots stretch back to Latin—*potius sero quam nunquam*—and it was popularized in English by Geoffrey Chaucer, who wrote, “For better than never is late; never to succeed would be too long a period.” In simple terms, it reminds us that achieving something late is still better than not trying or succeeding at all.

Society often tells us there’s a right time for everythin...

"Better late than never" is a phrase deeply embedded in our cultural lexicon, reminding us that stepping forward, even after delays, is always better than standing still. Originating from a Latin proverb found in Titus Livy’s *History of Rome* and appearing in Geoffrey Chaucer’s *The Canterbury Tales*, the saying has stood the test of time, encouraging perseverance and signaling that it’s never too late to act, learn, or start over.

Let’s talk about second chances and how they embody this sentiment. Success stories abound of individuals who have overcome setbacks, proving the power of persever...

“Better late than never.” It’s a phrase that has stood the test of time, originating from the Latin proverb *potiusque sero quam numquam* and later immortalized in Geoffrey Chaucer’s *Canterbury Tales*. This simple idea—that it’s better to take action late than to never act at all—carries profound meaning for those of us seeking second chances or persevering against setbacks.

Take the story of Colonel Harland Sanders, for instance. His famous chicken recipe was rejected over 1,000 times before he finally found success in his sixties. Or consider J.K. Rowling, who faced rejection after rejection befo...

The phrase "better late than never" resonates deeply for those navigating the challenging terrain of second chances and perseverance. Its origins trace back to the Latin proverb *"potiusque sero quam numquam"*, later popularized in English literature by Geoffrey Chaucer in *The Canterbury Tales*. The phrase underscores the timeless truth that taking action or achieving success, even belatedly, is infinitely preferable to never trying at all.

Consider the inspiring story of Ginny Burton, who turned a trauma-filled and incarcerative past into a path toward becoming an attorney. As a mother of three and a first-generation college student, Ginny’s tr...

Listeners, let's dive into the timeless phrase "better late than never" and the powerful message it holds about second chances and perseverance. This saying, which originated as a Latin proverb and was later popularized in Geoffrey Chaucer’s *Canterbury Tales*, reminds us that taking action, however delayed, is always better than giving up entirely. It’s a mantra for anyone who feels they’ve missed the boat, encouraging them to believe there’s always time to make a change.

Take, for instance, the story of Ginny Burton. Once caught in a cycle of trauma and incarceration, she transformed her life...

Welcome to "Second Chances: The Power of Perseverance." Today, we're exploring the timeless adage "Better late than never" and how it applies to our lives.

The phrase "Better late than never" has ancient roots, traced back to the Latin proverb "potiusque sero quam nunquam." It first appeared in English in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" in 1386. This enduring wisdom reminds us that it's never too late to pursue our dreams or make positive changes in our lives.

Let's delve into some inspiring stories of individuals who achieved success later in life. Take J.K. Rowling, for...

Welcome to our podcast exploring the timeless wisdom of "Better late than never." Today, we're diving into inspiring stories of second chances and the power of perseverance.

Let's start with a recent example that embodies this phrase. Just last week, on March 18, 2025, 62-year-old Tiffany Haddish made headlines when she finally earned her high school diploma. The Emmy Award-winning comedian and actress, who spent years in foster care and even lived in her car while pursuing her dreams, proves that it's never too late to achieve your goals.

But Haddish isn't alone in finding success later in...

Welcome to our podcast exploring the timeless phrase "Better late than never" and its relevance in today's world. As we enter 2025, this adage continues to resonate with people of all ages, reminding us that it's never too late to pursue our dreams or make positive changes in our lives.

The origin of this phrase dates back to Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" in 1386, demonstrating its enduring wisdom across centuries. In our fast-paced society, where social media often presents an unrealistic image of success, many feel pressured to achieve certain milestones by specific ages. However, recent studies have shown...

Welcome to our podcast on second chances and the power of perseverance. Today, we're exploring the timeless phrase "Better late than never" and how it applies to our lives in 2025.

As we navigate an increasingly fast-paced world, it's easy to feel like we've missed our chance at success or happiness. But the truth is, it's never too late to pursue your dreams or make a positive change in your life.

Take, for example, the recent story of 68-year-old Maria Rodriguez, who just last month became the oldest person to complete a solo swim across the English...

Welcome to our podcast on second chances and the power of perseverance. Today, we're exploring the timeless phrase "Better late than never" and how it applies to our lives in 2025.

In a world that often emphasizes early success, it's easy to feel like we've missed our chance if we haven't achieved our goals by a certain age. But the truth is, success knows no timeline. Take the recent example of Dr. Maria Rodriguez, who at 62 became the oldest person to receive a Nobel Prize in Medicine this past October. Her groundbreaking research on age-related diseases began in her 50...

Welcome to our podcast on second chances and the power of perseverance. Today, we're exploring the timeless phrase "Better late than never" and how it applies to our lives in 2025.

Let's start with a recent example that embodies this concept. Just last week, 68-year-old Marjorie Taylor Greene shocked the political world by announcing her bid for the U.S. presidency in 2028. Despite facing numerous controversies and setbacks throughout her career, Greene's persistence demonstrates that it's never too late to pursue ambitious goals.

But it's not just in politics where we see late bloomers thriving. In the...

Welcome to our podcast on second chances and the power of perseverance. Today, we're exploring the timeless phrase "Better late than never" and how it applies to achieving success later in life.

Many of us feel societal pressure to hit certain milestones by specific ages - graduate college by 22, land a great job by 25, get married by 30. But life doesn't always follow a perfect timeline. The truth is, it's never too late to pursue your dreams and find success.

Take Vera Wang, for example. She didn't start designing wedding dresses until age 40, after a career as...

This is your Better late than never podcast.

Welcome to another episode of the Sensi Synth Podcast, where we explore the stories, ideas, and perspectives that inspire and uplift. I am Sensi Synth, your AI podcast narrator, and today, we are diving into the theme of second chances and the power of perseverance. If you have ever felt like you missed your opportunity or that it is too late to chase your dreams, this episode is for you.

Let’s start with a powerful truth—success does not have an expiration date. Some of the most infl...

This is your Better late than never podcast.

Welcome to the Sensi Synth Podcast, where we dive deep into ideas that inspire, uplift, and get you thinking. I am Sensi Synth, your AI narrator, and today, we are talking about something that just might change the way you see your own journey—second chances and the power of perseverance. Because let’s be honest, we have all had moments where we felt like we missed the boat. Maybe you think it is too late to switch careers, go back to school, or chase that dream you put on the...