Delay is a great procuress

Death is less bitter punishment than death's delay.

At times it is folly to hasten at other times, to delay. The wise do everything in its proper time.

I can't tell you why there's a delay, but stick your head out of the window and you'll know why.

It's no delay to stop to edge the tool

The latest indication we have is that Amado is experiencing some delay in getting his visa. We understand that and we can accept that as a plausible reason for him not to be here.