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Persévérance - Tolérance et Résilience

Plongez dans les proverbes anglais qui dépeignent la tolérance et la résilience, comme 'supporter le mal et attendre le bien' et 'laissez rire ceux qui gagnent'.

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Perseverance
a man who cannot tolerate small misfortunes, can never accomplish great things

used to imply that individuals who are unable to handle small setbacks or misfortunes will not be able to accomplish great things in life

Celui qui ne supporte pas les petits revers n'accomplira pas de grandes choses

Celui qui ne supporte pas les petits revers n'accomplira pas de grandes choses

Ex: The entrepreneur who quit after facing a few minor setbacks will never build a successful business, proving that a man who cannot tolerate small misfortunes, can never accomplish great things. 
bear and forbear

used to encourage individuals to show patience, tolerance, and endurance while dealing with difficult situations or people, emphasizing the importance of acceptance over resistance

Sois patient et tolérant face aux difficultés

Sois patient et tolérant face aux difficultés

Ex: Success often requires us to bear and forbear through various challenges and setbacks. 
bear with evil and expect good

used to imply that one should remain patient and endure difficult or negative situations with the hope or expectation that positive outcomes or results will eventually follow

Supporte les difficultés et espère une amélioration

Supporte les difficultés et espère une amélioration

Ex: My grandfather always said the secret to a happy life is learning to bear with evil and expect good, no matter what difficulties arise. 
even a worm (will|shall|would) turn

used to imply that all people will eventually get frustrated or fed up if they are continually wronged, even those who are very timid or obedient

Même la personne la plus docile finira par réagir si on la pousse trop loin

Même la personne la plus docile finira par réagir si on la pousse trop loin

Ex: The employees who were constantly mistreated and overworked finally stood up to their boss, showing that even a worm will turn when pushed too far. 
if you cannot stand the heat, get out of the kitchen

used to imply that if someone is unable to handle the pressure or difficulties of a situation, they should remove themselves from it, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and avoiding excuses

Si tu ne supportes pas la pression d'une situation,  retire-toi

Si tu ne supportes pas la pression d'une situation, retire-toi

Ex: If you're not prepared to handle the pressure, then maybe this job isn't for you.  If you cannot stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. 
it is a long lane that has no turning

used to emphasize that no matter how challenging or prolonged a situation may seem, there is always the possibility of change or improvement, encouraging individuals to persevere

Aucune situation difficile ne reste inchangée pour toujours

Aucune situation difficile ne reste inchangée pour toujours

Ex: After months of job searching, the recent graduate was about to give up hope, but remembering that it is a long lane that has no turning encouraged her to keep trying, and eventually she landed her dream job. 
oaks may fall when reeds stand the storm

used to suggest that adaptability and flexibility can sometimes be more advantageous than strength and power in overcoming challenges and surviving crises

La souplesse aide parfois davantage à survivre que la force

La souplesse aide parfois davantage à survivre que la force

Ex: The business that was able to pivot and adjust its strategy during the pandemic survived, while larger and more established companies failed, demonstrating that oaks may fall when reeds stand the storm. 
sticks and stones may break my bones

used to imply that physical violence or insults cannot harm a person's inner self, encouraging individuals to be resilient and not let negativity or criticism bring them down

Les insultes et les paroles négatives ne doivent pas briser le moral

Les insultes et les paroles négatives ne doivent pas briser le moral

Ex: I try to stay positive and not let their negativity affect me.  Sticks and stones may break my bones, but my positive attitude will never falter. 
what cannot be cured (must|should) be endured

used to emphasize the importance of accepting and enduring circumstances that cannot be changed or resolved

Ce qui ne peut être changé doit être accepté et supporté

Ce qui ne peut être changé doit être accepté et supporté

Ex: The family who lost their home in a natural disaster had to live in a temporary shelter for several months, but they endured the difficult circumstances with patience and resilience, knowing that what cannot be cured must be endured. 
cry with one eye and laugh with the other

used to highlight the concept of emotional resilience, being able to acknowledge and experience different emotions without being overwhelmed by any single one

On peut accepter la tristesse tout en conservant la joie

On peut accepter la tristesse tout en conservant la joie

Ex: As a single mother, she had to learn to cry with one eye and laugh with the other, balancing the challenges of raising her children alone with the joy of watching them grow and thrive. 
let them laugh that win

used to suggest that individuals who are focused on their goals should not be discouraged by the laughter or ridicule of others but should instead continue to pursue their goals with determination

Les moqueries des autres ne doivent pas t'empêcher de poursuivre ton objectif

Les moqueries des autres ne doivent pas t'empêcher de poursuivre ton objectif

Ex: It's easy to get discouraged when others doubt you or laugh at your dreams, but remember that the most successful people are the ones who don't give up.  Let them laugh that win, and show them what you're made of. 
hard words break no bones

used to encourage people to not take insults or criticism too personally, and to remember that words cannot physically harm them

Les paroles dures ne causent pas à elles seules de blessures physiques

Les paroles dures ne causent pas à elles seules de blessures physiques

Ex: My coach can be tough on us during practice, but hard words break no bones - I know he's just pushing us to be our best on the field. 
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