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Our idiom this week is: a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
The idioms.com defines this phrase as:
- a proverb that means easy situations can never improve you or make you better
- the harsh conditions of life make a person tougher and more capable
- challenging experiences often give the best lessons of life
They also say, this proverb is believed to have an African origin. It’s been in use for quite a while and there is no record of the first use and actual origin of this proverb.
I find it surprising that I had never heard this saying before, since my husband was a sailor for 35 years. I do, however, like the phrase and the idea that it represents. I may begin using it. 🙂
Have you ever used this phrase?
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I have heard this before, probably in a book, but I have never used it. It is very similar to one I do use all the time ” what doesn’t kill me will make me stronger ” Both wise words ( quotes) for getting through tough times.
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I use that phrase a lot too!
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This is a new one for me too Ruth and funny your husband never said that in your presence.
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He never heard it before either.
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I have never seen this one before, but I makes a lot of sense. It reminds me of Jesus saying that we are refined like gold.
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Have you read “On The Anvil” by Max Lucado?
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No, I haven’t, but I will look for it now.
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I’ve never heard of it either Ruth, but it seems like a wise saying!
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My husband says he never heard it either but he assured us it is true. 🙂
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Yes, I’ve seen it used quiet often. I also like, “Sometimes God calms the storm, and sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms His child.”
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That is a good quote too. 🙂
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This was my first time to see this saying. It’s a good one.
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🙂
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Ooo I like this one, and it’s an idiom I don’t recall having heard before either. It’s true that the challenges are what can shape us, make us learn and grow.
Caz xx
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Thanks Caz! It’s good to hear from you – I hope you are well. ❤
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