Little by little and bit by bit This proverb teaches patience and perseverance. Don’t be discouraged by the size of the task you have to do. Stick to it and you will achieve success. See also: Constant dripping wears away the stone If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again It's dogged that does it Little strokes fell great oaks Rome was not built in a day Slow but sure wins the race Where there's a will there's a way