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Then horn for horn they stretch and strive;
Deil tak the hindmost, on they drive.
Then horn for horn they stretch and strive;
Deil tak the hindmost, on they drive.
Celerity is never more admired
Than by the negligent.
Celerity is never more admired
Than by the negligent.
Hasten deliberately.
[Lat., Festina lente.]
Hasten deliberately.
[Lat., Festina lente.]
Sometimes the fool who rushes in gets the job done.
Sometimes the fool who rushes in gets the job done.
Nay, but make haste, the better foot before.
Nay, but make haste, the better foot before.
Stay awhile that we may make an end the sooner.
Stay awhile that we may make an end the sooner.
The more haste, ever the worst speed.
The more haste, ever the worst speed.
Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.
Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.
