# slow is smooth, smooth is fast

> English word · Proverb

## Definitions
1. Approaching difficult situations slowly and methodically can lead to faster and more efficient outcomes.

## Etymology
From marksmanship, where firing too quickly may lead to decreased accuracy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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