the longest way round is the nearest way home
proverb Doing something carefully and properly will ultimately prove the quickest and most efficacious method, as trying to cut corners will cause problems that require more time and effort to fix down the line. Just follow the instructions! If you jump ahead, we'll have to waste time undoing everything you messed up. The longest way round is the nearest way home.I don't mind if it takes a little longer to write—the longest way round is the nearest way home. I'd rather get the report right the first time instead of having to do continuous touchups to it.
