God's mill grinds slowly, but it grinds fine.

What it means

Justice can be slow, but it is thorough. What looks like escape is often only delay. Do right and trust the long run.

The source

"God's mill grinds slowly, but it grinds fine." This German proverb is recorded in Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Gott” 1275. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Gottes Mühle geht (mahlt) langsam, aber sie mahlt fein."

Original German, Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Gott” 1275. Text read at zeno.org.

Who said it

Proverbs of the world (Every age). Sayings from the Latin, Greek, Norse, Japanese, Chinese and more, each traced to an old source in its own language.

Questions

What does "God's mill grinds slowly, but it grinds fine." mean?

Justice can be slow, but it is thorough. What looks like escape is often only delay. Do right and trust the long run.

Who said "God's mill grinds slowly, but it grinds fine."?

German proverb. Source: Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Gott” 1275.

What is the original German?

Gottes Mühle geht (mahlt) langsam, aber sie mahlt fein. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

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"God's mill grinds slowly, but it grinds fine." (German proverb, Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Gott” 1275, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/gods-mill-grinds-slowly-but-it-grinds-fine