The ox ploughs slowly and leaves an even furrow.

What it means

Rushing spoils work. Steady effort leaves a clean, straight result. Go at the pace that makes the furrow true.

The source

"The ox ploughs slowly and leaves an even furrow." This Finnish proverb is recorded in Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 32. Translated from the original Finnish by Spartan Surfers.

"Hiljaa härkä kyntää, tasaisen jäljen tekee."

Original Finnish, Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 32. Text read at gutenberg.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 "The ox ploughs slowly and leaves an even furrow." mean?

Rushing spoils work. Steady effort leaves a clean, straight result. Go at the pace that makes the furrow true.

Who said "The ox ploughs slowly and leaves an even furrow."?

Finnish proverb. Source: Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 32.

What is the original Finnish?

Hiljaa härkä kyntää, tasaisen jäljen tekee. Translated from the original Finnish by Spartan Surfers.

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"The ox ploughs slowly and leaves an even furrow." (Finnish proverb, Lönnrot, Suomalaisia sananlaskuja (Mehiläinen 1836-37; ed. 1892), no. 32, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/the-ox-ploughs-slowly-and-leaves-an-even