Meaning of the word "a dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine" in English
What does "a dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine
US /ə doʊs ʌv ædˈvɜːrsəti ɪz ˈɔːfən æz ˈniːdfəl æz ə doʊs ʌv ˈmɛdəsən/
UK /ə dəʊs ɒv ədˈvɜːsəti ɪz ˈɒfən æz ˈniːdfəl æz ə dəʊs ɒv ˈmɛdsən/
Phrase
a proverb suggesting that experiencing hardship is necessary for personal growth and character building, much like medicine is necessary for physical health
Example:
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He learned resilience through failure, proving that a dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.
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Don't fear these challenges; remember that a dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.