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Quotation from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

“Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast.”

William Shakespeare (spoken by Friar Lawrence)

Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 3 (Project Gutenberg #1513 text)

Portrait of William Shakespeare

The Friar's warning to Romeo, who wants to be married that very day.

Citation: "Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast." — William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 3 (Project Gutenberg #1513 text). (id romeo-and-juliet-q5)

Virtues: Prudence, Temperance

Portrait: Romeo and Juliet, Ford Madox Brown, Public domain.

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