Common sense (which, in truth, is very uncommon) is the best sense I know of: abide by it; it will counsel you best.
Lord ChesterfieldRead
Whoever is in a hurry shows that the thing he is about is too big for him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being in a hurry often indicates that the task at hand is overwhelming.
This quote by Lord Chesterfield suggests that when someone rushes through their endeavors, it reveals their inability to appropriately handle the complexity or importance of the task. Instead of promoting efficiency, haste may indicate a lack of mastery or confidence in managing the responsibilities associated with the undertaking.
Themes
HurryPatienceInefficiencyResponsibilityMastery
In practice
Example use cases
In a meeting about project timelines, one might say, 'Remember, as Lord Chesterfield said, 'Whoever is in a hurry shows that the thing he is about is too big for him.' Let's take the time we need to get it right.'
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