Hasty resolutions seldom speed well.

Understand the thought

Meaning in plain English

Decisions made too quickly may overlook what would help them succeed. The proverb questions rushed commitment, without proving that a slow decision is always better or that urgent action must wait.

What the words are saying

Hasty resolutions are decisions settled before enough attention has been given to the circumstances. Their difficulty may appear later, when an overlooked requirement makes the original plan less workable. A useful reading identifies which questions need an answer before commitment and which can be dealt with as the work proceeds. Not every choice needs a long discussion, and delay can also have consequences. The saying therefore asks for care proportionate to the decision rather than slowness for its own sake. A prompt choice can be considered when its basis, limits and next steps are clear.

Everyday example

A group nearly confirms a new meeting date on impulse, then checks the room and participants’ availability before announcing the change.

When to use it

Use it when a decision’s speed is replacing attention to its relevant conditions.

Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.