The Economic Times

Italian proverb of the day: 'He who goes slowly goes safely and goes far.' Life lessons on patience, slow growth and why slow progress beats fast success

An ancient Italian proverb, Chi va piano va sano e va lontano, meaning He who goes slowly goes safely and goes far, offers a vital counterpoint to today's obsession with speed. It champions steady, consistent progress over rushed efforts, highlighting that patience and deliberate action are key to achieving lasting success in career, education, health, and personal growth.