«اِلْجَادَّهْ وَلَو طَالِتْ»

The proverb advises staying on the main, plainly marked path even when it takes longer. Its central contrast is between dependable direction and shortcuts whose turns and branches may lead a person off course.

Beyond literal travel, it commends straightforward methods in work and decision-making. The saying values clarity and steadiness over apparent speed, suggesting that a longer reliable process may be safer than an uncertain alternative.

Use this saying to recommend the clear, established course over a tempting shortcut, especially when a longer route reduces confusion, risk, or the chance of going astray.