Hardship is the best teacher.

What it means

Nothing teaches like difficulty. Easy times rarely show you what you are made of. When hardship comes, ask what it is trying to teach.

The source

"Hardship is the best teacher." This Welsh proverb is recorded in Roberts, The Proverbs of Wales (1885), 'Adfyd', p. 8. Translated from the original Welsh by Spartan Surfers.

"Goreu athraw caledi."

Original Welsh, Roberts, The Proverbs of Wales (1885), 'Adfyd', p. 8. Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "Hardship is the best teacher." mean?

Nothing teaches like difficulty. Easy times rarely show you what you are made of. When hardship comes, ask what it is trying to teach.

Who said "Hardship is the best teacher."?

Welsh proverb. Source: Roberts, The Proverbs of Wales (1885), 'Adfyd', p. 8.

What is the original Welsh?

Goreu athraw caledi. Translated from the original Welsh by Spartan Surfers.

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"Hardship is the best teacher." (Welsh proverb, Roberts, The Proverbs of Wales (1885), 'Adfyd', p. 8, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/hardship-is-the-best-teacher