expression, i-adjective
slow and steady wins the race; there is luck in the last helping
Proverb meaning that rushing leads to poor results; patience and calmness bring better outcomes. Literally: 'The panicked beggar gets little alms.'
慌てる乞食はもらいが少ないというから、落ち着いて交渉しよう。
They say 'slow and steady wins the race,' so let's negotiate calmly.
Standard kanji spelling for this proverb.
Alternate kanji spelling using 貰い for もらい.
Similar proverb meaning 'more haste, less speed,' but focuses on taking a longer but safer route rather than the beggar's impatience.
A traditional Japanese proverb; the exact origin is uncertain.