
difficult is done at once; (the) impossible (only) takes a little longer
/dˈɪfɪkəlt ɪz dˈʌn ɐtwˈʌns ðɪ ɔːɹ ɪmpˈɑːsəbəl ˈoʊnli ɔːɹ tˈeɪks ɐ lˈɪɾəl lˈɑːŋɡɚ/
sentenceused to imply that challenging tasks can be accomplished with effort and determination, and that seemingly impossible goals are still achievable but may require more time, patience, perseverance, and effort

it is better to wear out than to rust out
/ɪt ɪz bˈɛɾɚ tə wˈɛɹ ˈaʊt ðɐn tə ɹˈʌst ˈaʊt/
sentenceused to imply that it is preferable to live an active and engaged life, even if it leads to exhaustion, rather than leading an idle and unfulfilling life, which can result in physical and mental decline
