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 Better late than never.
 [Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]  
 Better late than never.
 [Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.] 
The Court hath no Almanack.
The Court hath no Almanack.
 That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of 
our reputation.  
 That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of 
our reputation. 
Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.
Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.
 Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The 
rolling snow-ball.]  
 Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The 
rolling snow-ball.] 
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.