【正确答案】[范文] Rome Wasn't Built in a Day 'Rome wasn't built in a day.' This saying conveys the idea that one's achievement can't be accomplished without perseverance and patience. Take Edison as an example. As one of the most famous and prolific inventors of all time, Thomas Edison exerted a tremendous influence on modern life, coming up with inventions such as the light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera, etc. Edison could not have had so many inventions without perseverance and patience. This is especially true with his light bulb, which has turned night into day ever since. Edison experimented with many different materials in an attempt to make the light bulb glow longer. After thousands of attempts and numerous failures, he brought the world the incredible light. From his experience we can realize the importance of perseverance and patience. In summary, we can achieve what we expect if we work hard and never give up. Perseverance and patience are the key factors of achieving success.