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Water hollows out the stone not by force, but by persistence.
Japanese Proverb
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A drop hollows out the stone not by force, but falling many times. (original latin proverb).
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You may force a horse to the water, but you cannot make him drink.
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You cannot force water up a hill.
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Soft water constantly striking the hard stone, wears it at last.
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Persistence will accomplish more than force.
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