# wer zu spät kommt, den bestraft das Leben

wer zu spät kommt, den bestraft das Leben is a German proverb meaning “it is important not to waste time and opportunity; some situations require bold decisions”.

## Meanings

1. it is important not to waste time and opportunity; some situations require bold decisions

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