Little strokes fell great oaks

Cultural  

1. Limited strength, when persistently applied, can accomplish great feats. This proverb is found in Poor Richard's Almanack, by Benjamin Franklin.

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Example Sentences

Little strokes fell great oaks.

From Project Gutenberg

It is true, there is much to be done, and, perhaps, you are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects; for "constant dropping wears away stones; and by diligence and patience the mouse ate in two the cable; and little strokes fell great oaks."

From Project Gutenberg

It is true there is much to be done, and perhaps you are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects; for, Constant dropping wears away stones; and, By diligence and patience the mouse ate in two the cable; and, Little strokes fell great oaks.

From Project Gutenberg

"Little strokes fell great oaks."

From Project Gutenberg

The following are examples:—"Who goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing," "Store is no sore," "The counsels that are given in wine will do no good to thee or thine," "Little strokes fell great oaks," "One drop of ink may make a million think."

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