Sat cito, si sat bene.

Soon enough, if well enough, was an apothegm frequently in the mouth of Cato. When we are shown any work of art, we do not inquire bow long it was in performing, but how well it is executed. If it is complete, and excellent in its kind, we readily give due commendation to the artist, whether it was struck off at a heat, or effected with much labour, thought, and attention.