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We must make progress slowly so as to preserve the progress we have already made.
Haile Selassie
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Progress should be gradual to ensure that existing advancements are maintained.

This quote emphasizes the importance of taking a careful and measured approach to progress in order to safeguard the achievements that have been made thus far. It suggests that while forward movement is essential, it should not come at the cost of compromising previous successes, advocating for a balance between ambition and stability.

Themes

ProgressSlowPreserveAchievementsSuccess

In practice

Example use cases

In a team meeting about project development, this quote can encourage patience and careful planning.

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