proverb · Words worth keeping
Thorns prick lightly the man who walks slowly.
Thorns prick lightly the man who walks slowly.
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
Thorns said to prick lightly when someone walks slowly connect pace with the force of an obstacle in the image. The saying favours care over haste.
Example
Someone reviews a delicate task carefully instead of assuming speed is its only useful measure.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The sentence is not a verified injury rule or outdoor safety procedure. A useful editorial application can consider whether a slower approach allows attention to detail. Slowing down does not guarantee protection, and circumstances can require timely action or a different method.
When to use it
Use it as a care-and-pace image, not physical guidance.
Keep in mind
No injury guarantee or universal superiority of slow action is established.
An interpretation of the words, not a claim about their earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
- Not established
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin. - Historical period
- Date unknown
- Culture
- Assyria/Ethiopia