rien ne sert de courir, il faut partir à point

French

Etymology

Literally, “it's no use running, one has to leave on time”. From the fable Le Lièvre et la Tortue by Jean de La Fontaine. From that same fable, see also train de sénateur.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁjɛ̃ n(ə) sɛʁ də ku.ʁiʁ | il fo paʁ.tiʁ a pwɛ̃/

Proverb

rien ne sert de courir, il faut partir à point

1. slow and steady wins the race; more haste, less speed

See also

• lentement mais sûrement