Marry in haste, repent at leisure

Meaning: (by extension) Joining (or merging) two things together too soon will lead to problems.

Origin: English proverb.

Translations

French: Qui se marie à la hâte, se repent à loisir (literally: Marry in haste and repent at leisure)

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