Explaining “Rome was not built in one day”

What does it mean?

The phrase "Rome was not built in one day" means that important and impressive achievements take time and cannot be completed all at once. It emphasizes the value of patience and persistence when working toward significant goals.

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Origin

The origin of the phrase can be traced back to medieval literature. The earliest known version appears in a medieval French proverb, "Rome ne fu[t] pas faite toute en un jour." It was later popularized in English literature in the 16th century.