better one word in time than two afterwards
You should speak at the right time, or you will miss the opportunity to make a differenceYou should speak at the right time, or you will miss the opportunity to make a difference.
» One hour of sleep before midnight is better than two afterwards.
Один час сна до полуночи лучше двух после. — AqQoyriq_1
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1 sensesYou should speak at the right time, or you will miss the opportunity to make a difference.
Examples
2 sentencesOne hour of sleep before midnight is better than two afterwards.
ruОдин час сна до полуночи лучше двух после. — AqQoyriq_1
It's better to laugh afterwards than to cry in advance!
deBesser nachträglich lachen als vorsorglich weinen! — Esperantostern