As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.
Example: I’m glad you finally got here, even though your car had a flat tire on the way. All’s well that ends well.
Also saw this when I was searching proverbs.
A goose quill is more dangerous than a lion’s claw.
Foul, inconsiderate words can cause more pain than a physical attack.
A negative expression of "The pen is mightier than the sword."