he travels (the) fastest who travels alone
proverb One can accomplish things faster or more efficiently without the presence or influence of other people or things, especially one's family members. Oh, it's definitely true that he travels fastest who travels alone—I couldn't have gone back to school if I'd had kids to take care of. I want this to be a quick trip to the grocery store, so I'm not taking anyone with me. I know that he travels the fastest who travels alone. If Mom had come along, I never would have made such good time. Truly, he travels fastest who travels alone!
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He travels fastest who travels alone.
Prov. It is easier to achieve your goals if you do not have a spouse, children, or other connections to consider. Jill: Don't go yet! Wait for me to get ready. Jane: But you always take at least half an hour. No wonder they always say that he travels fastest who travels alone.
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