遅おそ牛うしも淀よど、早はや牛うしも淀よど

expression

there is no point in hurrying; slow and steady wins the race

Proverb meaning that rushing doesn't necessarily lead to a better outcome; both slow and fast oxen end up at the same destination (Yodo, just south of Kyoto). Used to advise patience and steadiness.

• 「遅おそ牛うしも淀よど、早はや牛うしも淀よど」というから、焦あせらずに着ちゃく実じつに進すすもう。

  As the saying goes, 'Slow oxen end up in Yodo, fast oxen also end up in Yodo,' so let's proceed steadily without rushing.