Slow but steady wins the race.
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Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Don't destroy a valuable source of benefit for short-term gain.
This quote from Aesop warns against the temptation to sacrifice a valuable and sustainable resource for immediate profit. It suggests that one should recognize and protect sources of ongoing benefit rather than jeopardize them for quick rewards.
Themes
WisdomCautionValueSustainabilityResources
In practice
Example use cases
In a business meeting when discussing long-term investments.
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