Who said “Many strokes overthrow the tallest oaks.”?

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John Lyly. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceEuphues (Arber [1580]), P. 81

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Lyly, J. (n.d.). Many strokes overthrow the tallest oaks. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32335-many-strokes-overthrow-the-tallest-oaks/

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Lyly, John. “Many strokes overthrow the tallest oaks.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32335-many-strokes-overthrow-the-tallest-oaks/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Lyly, John. “Many strokes overthrow the tallest oaks.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32335-many-strokes-overthrow-the-tallest-oaks/.

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