It is a good wise verse, Gutta cavat lapidem non vi se saepe cadendo; “The drop of rain maketh a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft falling.”

Hugh Latimer (1487-1555) English cleric, academic, martyr

Seventh Sermon Preached before King Edward VI

Usually just the translation is given and credited to Latimer, though in context he is quoting an older source. Full text.