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kropla drąży skałę

//ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔw̃.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛ/ | /ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔw̃.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛw̃/ | /ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔn.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛ/ | /ˈkrɔ.pla ˈdrɔn.ʐɘ ˈska.wɛw̃//
Polishproverb

Definitions

  1. 1.
    slow and steady wins the race (if you persevere in doing something long enough, the desired effect will eventually be achieved)

Etymology

Literally, “[a] drop [of water] bores through rock”. Calque of Latin gutta cavat lapidem.

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