English Explanatory Dictionary

slow is smooth, smooth is fast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Approaching difficult situations slowly and methodically can lead to faster and more efficient outcomes.

Word forms

slow is smooth, smooth is fast

Etymology

From marksmanship, where firing too quickly may lead to decreased accuracy.

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