If you want to do things to perfection.
Many before you have refused to learn,
Rushed headlong, but did not achieve their goal.
A man who’s foolish does his body harm
Such damage that his hands can’t hold a thing
One who must rush will surely come to grief,
Losing those friends who once were close to him.
Let me advise you; if you want to learn,
Slow down in what you do; more haste less speed!
Be kind and fair in everything you do;
Justice and kindness will come back to you.
Be patient – it is worth a lot to you;
Good people prize it when you deal with them.
Respect from others is a cure for pain;
But do not bite off more than you can chew!
Late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
(Peace be upon him)
