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Patience Easy

不怕慢,就怕站

bù pà màn, jiù pà zhàn
Don't fear going slow; fear stopping.

Not fear slow, only fear stand.

Progress, no matter how slow, is better than no progress at ...

Progress, no matter how slow, is better than no progress at all. Stopping completely means you'll never reach your goal, while slow movement still gets you there eventually.

This is a common motivational saying in Chinese culture, often used in education and work. It emphasizes persistence over speed.

Someone might say this to a student who is discouraged by slow progress in learning, reminding them to keep going rather than giving up.

It's a simple, practical philosophy: momentum is everything. By framing 'standing' as the real enemy, it encourages continuous effort and discourages giving up, which is a core value in a culture that prizes perseverance (坚持).

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