Тише едешь — дальше будешь
Tyishe yedesh — dalshe budesh
Literal translation
"The quieter you go, the further you will be"
English equivalent
"Slow and steady wins the race."
What does it mean?
Slow and steady wins the race
When to use
Не торопись, тише едешь — дальше будешь.
Example in use
Russian
Don't rush, slow and steady wins the race.
Translation
Use this to advise someone to act carefully and methodically rather than rushing.
Origin
Travel culture
Full history & cultural context
In the era of horse-drawn carriages, whipping the horses to run too fast led to exhaustion or accidents. This proverb teaches that steady, moderate effort is more effective than chaotic speed.
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