difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer
difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer
proverb Situations that are very challenging or seem hopeless take longer to complete than ones that are merely difficult. Kate is undeterred by any problem I bring her. She truly embraces the idea that difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer.
See also: difficult, done, impossible, little, longer, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer
Prov. Tasks that are only difficult are done immediately, harder tasks take longer. (Describes a very competent group or person.) The secretary in our office is extremely capable. She has a little sign on her desk that says, "The difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer." In her case, it's not a joke.
See also: difficult, done, impossible, little, longer, take
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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