more haste, less speed; slow and steady wins the race
Proverb advising that taking a longer but safer route can be faster than rushing and risking failure. Often used when someone is tempted to cut corners.
As they say, 'more haste, less speed,' so let's take the safe route even if it's longer.
Slow and steady wins the race: studying the basics thoroughly will actually lead to faster progress in the end.
Standard kanji spelling using the common 回 character.
Variant spelling using the older 廻 kanji; less common but still seen.
Traditionally traced to a poem attributed to 宗長 contrasting the fast but hazardous boat crossing at 矢橋 with the longer, safer route over 瀬田の唐橋. It advises taking a dependable detour when haste makes a risky shortcut tempting.