More haste, less speed

Meaning: Acting too quickly or rushing often leads to mistakes and delays, making progress slower overall.

Origin: This proverb dates back to ancient times and is found in Latin as "Festina lente" (make haste slowly). It has been used in English since the 16th century.

Examples:
- He tried to finish the project overnight, but errors piled up—more haste, less speed.
- She rushed through her homework and had to redo it; more haste, less speed.

Vietnamese: Dục tốc bất đạt

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