Before you speak... I have already heard. Before you see... I had seen a million times. Before you reach... I came and departed, so is the way and life of a versatile soul.
— Michael Bassey JohnsonI saw many people who begun their marathon races lately, but they eventually came up as top winners. I believe that your 'lateness' does not account for your 'lastness'. It's not too late for you to make a start... Begin it now! No further delays!
— Israelmore AyivorYou must however pay attention to the fact that we don’t only lose time to lateness. We also lose time to jokes, gossip, empty talks, sleep on duty, social media etc.
— Sunday AdelajaAll my life, he said, I been witness to people showin up where they was supposed to be at various times after they'd said they'd be there. I never heard one yet that didnt have a reason for it.Yessir.But there aint but one reason.Yessir.You know what it is?No sir.It's that their word's no good. That's the only reason there ever was or ever will be.
— Cormac McCarthyLeaders should know how fast time runs and how faster they can beat it. Poor leaders run slowly till time overtakes them.
— Israelmore AyivorKeep your promises and never be late in acting. Act right and do the right things at the right time.
— Israelmore AyivorThere is no lateness in life. Begin to pursue your dream.
— Lailah Gifty AkitaMaybe it's because he never had any control over what was happening to him as a boy. Being late was somehow a way of taking charge.
— Jan KaronWaiting patiently for the fatest bone is a dog's lifestyle.
— Michael Bassey JohnsonThere is no lateness in life.
— Lailah Gifty Akita