Late affection was more contemptible than weeds. It was inappropriate to be too early or too late. What did he mean?

This sentence came from a poem in the online novel " The Sword Snow Stride ". The original text was " The late affection is lighter than the weeds. Too early and too late are inappropriate." The meaning of this sentence was that deep affection did not change with time, but if it was too early or too late, it would seem inappropriate. It emphasized the preciousness of time and the importance of timely grasp. Don't do something too early or too late, because if you miss the time, you can't get it back. This sentence can also be extended to the perception of life, telling us not to pursue too early or too late, but to cherish the time, seize the moment and enjoy it.