急がば回れ

Illustration representing the proverb 急がば回れ

急がば回れ

(いそがばまわれ)

Japanese meaning

急ぐ時ほど、時間がかかっても安全な方法を取った方がよいことのたとえ。

English meaning

When in a hurry, it's better to take a safe, even if longer, route.

Literal English translation

If you hurry, go around.