子夏为莒父宰，问政子曰：“无欲速，无见小利。欲速则不达，见小利则大事不成。”
1Tsze-hsia, being governor of Chu-fu, asked about government. The Master said, 'Do not be desirous to have things done quickly; do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.'