He travels (the) fastest who travels alone In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "he travels (the) fastest who travels alone", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-02-19 06:02

Meaning of He travels (the) fastest who travels alone

He travels (the) fastest who travels alone proverb

If you don't have a husband/wife, children, or other ties to think about, it'll be easier, faster, or more efficient for you to complete a particular task or attain your goals. 

 

Well, it's true that he travels fastest who travels alone—I couldn't have cleaned the house that fast if I'd had to look after some kids.

A: When I am alone, I can finish my homework within 1 hour. However, it often takes me 2 hours to finish my homework when my cousins come to my house. B: No wonder they always say that he travels fastest who travels alone.

Origin of He travels (the) fastest who travels alone

This proverb comes from Rudyard Kipling’s poem, The Winners, which he describes as a ‘heretical song’. 

The Origin Cited: https://proverbhunter.com/he-travels-the-fastest-who-travels-alone/ .
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