It is often used in informal settings, such as casual conversation .

The phrase has deep roots in ancient literature and language:

It is a direct translation of the Latin phrase potiusque sero quam nunquam .

It is also attributed to Diogenes the Cynic, who supposedly used the phrase when asked why he was learning music in his old age . Pop Culture & Media

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"Better Late Than Never" is a popular title across various forms of media: