ProverbPerseveranceRussian origin

Тише едешь — дальше будешь (Tishe edesh' — dal'she budesh')

Meaning: Going steadily gets you further than rushing.

Literally: The slower you ride, the farther you get

Example: “Не гони машину, тише едешь — дальше будешь.” — Don't speed: slow and steady wins the race.

Equivalents in English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, and 4 more languages

  • English: Slow and steady wins the race
  • French: Qui va lentement va sûrement (literally: Who goes slowly goes surely)
  • Spanish: Lento pero seguro (literally: Slow but sure)
  • Japanese: 急がば回れ (Isogaba maware) (literally: If in a hurry, take a detour)
  • German: Eile mit Weile (literally: Hurry with leisure)
  • Italian: Chi va piano va sano e va lontano (literally: Who goes slowly goes safely and goes far)
  • Portuguese: Devagar se vai ao longe (literally: Slowly you go far)
  • Dutch: Langzaam aan, dan breekt de lijn niet (literally: Take it slowly and the line won't break)
  • Turkish: Ağır git ki yol alasın (literally: Go slowly so you make headway)

Origin: A coachman's wisdom: drive the horses gently and you'll travel further before they tire.

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