Region: Global | Usage example: His slow and steady wins the race approach helped the startup survive.

Slow and steady wins the race

Meaning

Consistent effort often beats spurts of speed.

Encouragement to focus on long-term consistency.

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Aesop's fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare'.

Ancient fable retold in many languages for centuries.