Stilicidi casus lapidem cavat, uncus aratri.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Repeated drops of water wear away stone; even a hook can plow hard ground.
- In plain terms
- Persistence overcomes resistance over time.
- What can you take from it?
- Small consistent efforts achieve big results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small action can you repeat daily?
- Where does patience matter most?
Another view
Some materials resist wear regardless of time.
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