one should not rush to make a profit; business is best run when sales flow like a cow's drool
Proverb advising patience in business; profit should come slowly and steadily, like a cow's drool, rather than through hasty or greedy actions.
As the saying goes, 'Business is like a cow's drool,' meaning it's important to keep at it patiently for the long haul without rushing.
Common kana-mixed spelling; よだれ is usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling for よだれ; less common and may be unfamiliar to some readers.
A traditional Japanese proverb. The exact origin is uncertain, but it draws on the image of a cow's drool, which flows slowly and continuously, to illustrate the ideal pace of business profit.