Slow but steady wins the race.
AesopRead
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
Interpretation
Planning and preparation today can lead to better outcomes in the future.
This quote by Aesop emphasizes the importance of foresight and preparation. By being thrifty and planning for future needs today, individuals can ensure they are well-equipped to handle challenges and desires that may arise tomorrow, ultimately leading to a more secure and fulfilling life.
In practice
This quote can be used in a financial planning seminar to emphasize the importance of saving.
Slow but steady wins the race.
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We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
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The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.
Ladies and gentlemen, these are not assertions. These are facts, corroborated by many sources, some of them sources of the intelligence services of other countries.
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Who ever converses among old books will be hard to please among the new.
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