Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

It takes less time to do a thing right than to explain why you did it wrong.

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Summary

This quote suggests that it is more efficient and effective to invest time and effort in doing something correctly the first time rather than making mistakes and then having to spend additional time explaining or justifying those mistakes. It emphasizes the importance of taking the necessary care and attention upfront to ensure that tasks are completed accurately and without errors, saving time and avoiding the need to rectify or explain failures later on. This quote reflects the idea that prevention is better than cure and that investing in quality work from the start pays off in the long run.

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Reason

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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