My mistake has too often been that of too much haste. But it is not the people’s way to hurry, nor is it God’s way either. Hurry means worry, and worry effectually drives the peace of God from the heart.

Don’t be in haste. When you are in a hurry you are more easily conned or manipulated.

There is a difference between moving fast and rushing.

You can move fast and be thoughtful. When you rush, you sacrifice thoughtfulness.

Conversely, when you are thoughtful but not moving fast, you are overthinking it. Procrastination in disguise.

Don't rush, but don't wait.

In deliberation we may hesitate; but a deliberated act must be performed swiftly.

To hurry is to neglect that environment and to be conscious only of something that is still out of sight down the road, or of mere obstacles, or solely of oneself

To hurry is to neglect that environment and to be conscious only of something that is still out of sight down the road, or of mere obstacles, or solely of oneself.

Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed and in such desperate enterprises? If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being acccomplished.

Frenetic “do everything for success” mode often pairs with a disconnect from the work itself. If you deeply enjoy what you do there is no rush.

Rush is a product of a desire for escape no matter how small

A simple rule for life and work:

Don't rush, but don't wait.

Thoughtful action.

All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.

In every situation, consider what precedes it and what may follow — then act. If you act rashly, without regard to consequences, you may defeat your purposes.

Go wisely and slowly. Those who rush stumble and fall.

Be slow in enjoyment, quick at work, for men see work ended with pleasure, pleasure ended with regret. clxxv