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qui va lentement va loin
/ki va lɑ̃tmɑ̃ va lwã/◆proverb
slow and steady goes far
Ne te précipite pas, souviens-toi que qui va lentement va loin.
Don't rush; remember that slow and steady goes far.
informal
If you proceed at a steady, unhurried pace, you will achieve lasting success.
En apprenant le piano, il a compris que qui va lentement va loin, alors il pratique chaque jour un peu.
While learning piano, he realized that slow and steady goes far, so he practices a little each day.
Used to encourage patience and persistence, especially when progress seems slow.
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Pro Tip
When to use it
Employ this proverb when someone is impatient or when you want to highlight the benefits of consistent effort over quick, reckless actions.
Gold Rule
Patience principle
Never assume that speed guarantees success; steady, incremental work often outperforms bursts of effort.
Word Origin
Traditional French proverb, likely derived from similar Latin sayings such as "qui lente ambulat, longe pergit".
Usage Notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation, education, and motivational contexts to stress the value of persistence over speed.
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