Little by little does the trick.
It is by attempting to reach the top at a single leap that so much misery is caused in the world.
I think and think for months, for years. Ninety-nine times the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right.
Many strokes overthrow the tallest oaks.
Much rain wears the marble.
One thing at a time, all things in succession. That which grows slowly endures.
A successful individual typically sets his next goal somewhat, but not too much, above his last achievement.
One sits down first; one thinks afterwards.
We can do no great things-only small things with great love.
Many strokes, though with a little axe, hew down and fell the hardest-timber'd oak.
Progress is the sum of small victories won by individual human beings.
What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step.
A soul occupied with great ideas performs small duties.
The waters wear the stones.
One step and then another, and the longest walk is ended. One stitch and then another, and the longest rent is mended. One brick upon another, and the tallest wall is made. One flake and then another, and the deepest snow is laid.
You don't just luck into things. ... You build step by step, whether it's friendships or opportunities.
The way a chihuahua goes about eating a dead elephant is to take a bite and be very present with that bite. In spiritual growth, the definitive act is to take one step and let tomorrow's step take care of itself!
Victory is won not in miles, but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later win a little more.
It is astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen.
Inches make a champion.
