Meaning of the word "adversity is a great schoolmaster" in English

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adversity is a great schoolmaster

US /ədˈvɜːrsəti ɪz ə ɡreɪt ˈskuːlmæstər/
UK /ədˈvɜːsəti ɪz ə ɡreɪt ˈskuːlmɑːstə/
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Idiom

difficult experiences and hardships provide valuable lessons and help a person grow or learn

Example:
He became much wiser after his business failed, proving that adversity is a great schoolmaster.
Don't be discouraged by your struggles; remember that adversity is a great schoolmaster.