Quotation by

John Wooden

If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?

Time

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

If you rush through a task without doing it carefully the first time, you will likely need to spend extra time fixing mistakes later. Taking the necessary time upfront prevents wasting even more time correcting errors afterward.

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