Who said "What hurts, teaches."?

German proverb. Source: Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Wehethun” 8.

What is the original German?

Was wehe thut, das lehrt. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

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Was wehe thut, das lehrt.

What hurts, teaches.

German proverb, Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Wehethun” 8

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What it means

Pain is a hard teacher but a memorable one. The lessons that sting are the ones that stick. Pay attention to what hurts.

The source

"What hurts, teaches." This German proverb is recorded in Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Wehethun” 8. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.

"Was wehe thut, das lehrt."

Original German, Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Wehethun” 8. Text read at zeno.org.

Who said it

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What does "What hurts, teaches." mean?: Pain is a hard teacher but a memorable one. The lessons that sting are the ones that stick. Pay attention to what hurts.
Who said "What hurts, teaches."?: German proverb. Source: Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Wehethun” 8.
What is the original German?: Was wehe thut, das lehrt. Translated from the original German by Spartan Surfers.
Is "What hurts, teaches." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

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"What hurts, teaches." (German proverb, Wander, Deutsches Sprichwörter-Lexikon (1867-80), “Wehethun” 8, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/what-hurts-teaches