Proverbs and Sayings

Stumbling seven times but recovering eight. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… perseverance is better than defeat. Similar would be, perseverance is the key. (This is a Japanese proverb, saying, or idiom)

Whatever you do, think about it seven times. — This is translated from a Filipino proverb

Measure seven times, cut once. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Think thoroughly before you act. (Translated from an Armenian proverb)