Confucius — "Do not be desirous of having things done quickly; do not look at small advantage…"

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly; do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.
Confucius — Confucius Ancient · Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism

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Analects, Book XIII, Chapter 17

Date: c. 5th century BCE

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