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Festina Lente

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Recollect yourself, I pray, And be careful what you say— As the ancient Romans said, festina lente.
Arthur Sullivan; W. S. (William Schwenck) GilbertThe Complete Plays of Gilbert and SullivanProject Gutenberg ebook #808
The consciousness of this danger has led to the adoption of the modified maxim, Festina lente, Hasten, but with steps deliberate and cautious.
William GodwinThoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the AuthorProject Gutenberg ebook #743
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Festina lente (hasten slowly) should be in the back of our brains all day and every day.
Annie Payson CallNerves and Common SenseProject Gutenberg ebook #4339