Steter Tropfen höhlt den Stein — German Proverb | Printable Wall Art

“Steter Tropfen höhlt den Stein”
“Constant dripping hollows out the stone.”

A traditional German saying, set as gallery-quality typographic wall art.

About this quote

Small, repeated efforts lead to remarkable results over time. Just as gentle water droplets gradually wear down hard rock, patience and steady persistence can overcome even the most formidable obstacles. It reminds us that progress does not always require dramatic action; quiet, unrelenting focus often achieves far more in the long run.

This ancient folk saying has circulated in German-speaking countries for centuries. It echoes a classical Latin principle recorded by Ovid and Lucretius, making it a timeless cultural maxim about the power of steady perseverance.

People often hang this print in a study or home office to encourage quiet persistence with daily tasks.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
• Exact trim size, no cropping required
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Designs available

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