The poem about one step at a time is 1. There is a proverb that says: Do things again, one step at a time.
The proverb describing one step at a time from scratch is:
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and you have to travel a thousand miles without accumulation.
Proverbs quoted by other heads of state:
Start with small things. (UK)
It's a long way to go, Xiu Yuan, and big things start with small things. (Mongolia)
Towering trees start from seeds. (Arabia)
If you want to climb a tree, you must start from the bottom. (Africa)
Everything starts from the roots. (Czech Republic)
Even the tallest tower rises from the ground. (Indonesia)
Distance is ten thousand, from the first step. (Latin America)
Wan Li Road must start from the first step. (Japan)
The road is short, so you will feel far if you don't walk. (North Korea)
The road can only come to an end if you keep walking. (Vietnam)
Camels can walk slowly, but they can reach their destination. (Turkey)
Always walk with one foot in front and one foot in the back. (Arabia)