It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop

Meaning: Progress at any pace is still progress; what matters is persisting, not speed.

Origin: Attributed to Confucius in Chinese philosophical tradition, 6th century BC.

Translations

French: Peu importe la lenteur, pourvu qu'on ne s'arrête pas (literally: It doesn't matter how slowly, as long as one doesn't stop)
Spanish: No importa lo lento que avances, siempre que no te detengas (literally: It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop)
Japanese: どれほどゆっくりでも前進すれば、止まるよりはましだ (Dore hodo yukkuri demo zenshin sureba, tomaru yori wa mashi da) (literally: Even slow progress is better than stopping)

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance — Long-term persistence is more powerful than raw ability or brute force.
You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great — Greatness is not a prerequisite for beginning; beginning is the path to greatness.
He who limps is still walking — Even imperfect progress is still progress; do not let imperfection stop you.
Stars cannot shine without darkness — Hardship and struggle are what allow our greatest qualities to become visible.
Even the tallest tower began with a single brick — Every great achievement starts with one humble first step.
He conquers who endures — Persistence and endurance are the ultimate keys to victory.

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