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Go wisely and slowly. Those who rush stumble and fall.
"Go wisely and slowly. Those who rush stumble and fall."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Excessive haste can cause avoidable mistakes. The underlying dramatic advice urges a young lover to temper urgency with care.
Key takeaway:
Move deliberately when haste could undermine your purpose.
Origin of the quote
Paraphrase of Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene III, Friar Lawrence.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe original warns that those who run fast stumble, using substantially different wording. The post is a modern restatement.
