Little strokes fell great oaks

This proverb teaches patience and perseverance. Given enough time and determination to succeed, one could cut down even the largest of trees with a penknife.

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 by little and bit by bit
• Rome was not built in a day
• Slow but sure wins the race
• Where there's a will there's a way