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.
Similar proverb meaning 'more haste, less speed,' but focuses on taking a longer but safer route rather than the beggar's impatience.
Standard kanji spelling for this proverb.
Alternate kanji spelling using 貰い for もらい.
A traditional Japanese proverb; the exact origin is uncertain.