Rome wasn't built in a day
Greatness takes time
Rome wasn't built in a day reminds that great achievements take time and patience.
The proverb counsels against expecting instant results for complex undertakings: I know you're frustrated with your progress, but Rome wasn't built in a day.
It's often invoked to comfort someone discouraged by slow progress or to justify a measured pace.
- patienceCalm during delays
- timeMeasured passage of moments
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- slow and steadyGradual but consistent
- step by stepIn ordered stages
gradual · brick by brick · piece by piece · long haul · masterpiece · foundation · bricks · empire · ancient · monument · construction · slow · steady · effort · hard work · blood sweat and tears · progress · milestone
- Historical AllusionsTrojan horse, Achilles heel, Pyrrhic victory, crossing the Rubicon, Pandora's box
- patience phraseswait, hold on, just a minute, one moment, one second
Rome wasn't built in a dayinstant gratification
Satisfaction without delay
overnight success · quick fix · in the blink of an eye · fast track · shortcut
Rome wasn't built in a dayinstant gratification
Satisfaction without delay
overnight success · quick fix · in the blink of an eye · at the drop of a hat · easy come easy go
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