Meaning of the word "a man who cannot tolerate small misfortunes, can never accomplish great things" in English
What does "a man who cannot tolerate small misfortunes, can never accomplish great things" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a man who cannot tolerate small misfortunes, can never accomplish great things
US /ə mæn huː ˈkæn.ɑːt ˈtɑː.lə.reɪt smɔːl ˌmɪsˈfɔːr.tʃənz, kæn ˈnev.ər əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ ɡreɪt θɪŋz/
UK /ə mæn huː ˈkæn.ɒt ˈtɒl.ər.eɪt smɔːl ˌmɪsˈfɔː.tʃənz, kæn ˈnev.ər əˈkʌm.plɪʃ ɡreɪt θɪŋz/
Idiom
A proverb suggesting that patience and resilience in the face of minor setbacks are necessary for achieving significant success.
Example:
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Don't get upset over this minor delay; remember, a man who cannot tolerate small misfortunes, can never accomplish great things.
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He gave up after the first setback, proving that a man who cannot tolerate small misfortunes, can never accomplish great things.