What does this word say in Japanese?

Question:

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What is the english meaning?

Thanks

Answer:

It's a Japanese proverb.

石の上にも三年
いし　の　うえ　にも　さんねん
Ishi no ue nimo sannen.

Perseverance prevails.
Perseverance brings success.
Sitting on a rock three years will bring enlightenment.
... etc...