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Persévérance - Leçons de Vie

Explorez les proverbes anglais qui illustrent des leçons de vie avec des dictons comme 'chat échaudé craint l'eau froide' et 'une faute une fois niée est deux fois commise'.

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Perseverance
what does not kill {sb}, makes {sb} stronger

used to emphasize that facing and overcoming difficult challenges can lead to greater strength and resilience

Les difficultés que tu surmontes peuvent te rendre plus fort

Les difficultés que tu surmontes peuvent te rendre plus fort

Ex: As a runner, I know that pushing yourself to the limit can be painful.  But I also know that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and I've become a better athlete because of it. 
a burnt child dreads the fire

used to imply that negative experiences can leave a lasting impact on a person's behavior, leading them to be cautious and avoid similar situations in the future

Une mauvaise expérience passée rend prudent dans des situations similaires

Une mauvaise expérience passée rend prudent dans des situations similaires

Ex: I used to be an adventurous eater, but after getting food poisoning, I'm much more cautious.  A burnt child dreads the fire, as they say. 
smooth seas do not make skillful (sailors|mariners)

used to imply that experience and skill are developed through facing challenges and adversities, not in easy or peaceful situations

La compétence et la résilience se développent face aux difficultés

La compétence et la résilience se développent face aux difficultés

Ex: When I faced my first big challenge at work, I struggled to keep up, but I kept reminding myself that a calm sea does not make a skilled sailor. 
a dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine

used to imply that facing and overcoming challenges can be beneficial for personal growth

Une certaine adversité est nécessaire et bénéfique pour grandir

Une certaine adversité est nécessaire et bénéfique pour grandir

Ex: As a parent, I try not to shield my children from every disappointment.  I believe that a dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine. 
a fault once denied is twice committed

used to suggest that denying a fault or refusing to admit a mistake can lead to repeating the same error

Nier une erreur augmente le risque de la répéter

Nier une erreur augmente le risque de la répéter

Ex: I learned the hard way that a fault once denied is twice committed.  When I tried to cover up my mistake, it only made things worse. 
a good example is the best sermon

used to emphasize that leading by example is a more effective way of influencing others' behavior than simply preaching to them

Un bon exemple est plus efficace que les conseils

Un bon exemple est plus efficace que les conseils

Ex: As a leader, I know that my team is watching my every move.  I try to set a good example, because a good example is the best sermon. 
adversity and loss make a man wise

used to imply that going through difficult or challenging situations can provide valuable lessons and insights, ultimately contributing to the development of wisdom and maturity

Les difficultés et les pertes peuvent rendre une personne plus mûre et plus sage

Les difficultés et les pertes peuvent rendre une personne plus mûre et plus sage

Ex: She could see the trials he had survived in his thoughtful eyes and wise words, for adversity and loss do make a man wise by teaching tough, valuable lessons. 
adversity is a great schoolmaster

used to imply that difficult experiences can be valuable opportunities for personal growth and learning

L'adversité peut être un bon professeur pour grandir et apprendre

L'adversité peut être un bon professeur pour grandir et apprendre

Ex: When I faced a challenge at work, I realized that adversity is a great schoolmaster.  I learned more from that experience than from any success. 
there is no great loss without some gain

used to highlight the idea that even in times of significant loss or adversity, there is often a hidden opportunity or benefit that can be gained from the experience

Même une grande perte peut apporter une occasion ou un bénéfice

Même une grande perte peut apporter une occasion ou un bénéfice

Ex: Though the setback was difficult, he knew that there is no great loss without some gain and the experience would ultimately make him wiser and stronger. 
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