For tyme ylost may nought recovered be.
Geoffrey ChaucerRead
Ther nis no werkman, whatsoevere he be, That may bothe werke wel and hastily.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Quality work cannot be rushed; efficiency and excellence are often at odds.
This quote from Geoffrey Chaucer emphasizes the impossibility of delivering high-quality work while also working hastily. It suggests that to achieve excellence, one must take the necessary time and care, indicating that haste can undermine the quality of the outcome.
Themes
QualityWorkHasteExcellencePatience
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about project management, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of quality over speed.
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