# steter Tropfen höhlt den Stein

steter Tropfen höhlt den Stein is a German proverb meaning “steady effort can lead to unexpected success”.

## In other languages

- Русский: капля камень точит

## Meanings

1. _positive_ steady effort can lead to unexpected success
2. _negative_ continuous adversities can weaken or destroy the strongest people, unions, convictions, etc.

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