滴水穿石 (dī shuǐ chuān shí): dripping water penetrates the stone ; constant perseverance yields success; You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.; Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.

shuǐ穿chuānshí

dripping water penetrates the stone ; constant perseverance yields success; You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.; Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.

Dripping water bores the stone. Nearest the Japanese 継続は力なり: it is the not stopping that does it.

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