Meaning of the word "the gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials" in English
What does "the gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials
US /ðə dʒɛm ˈkænɑt bi ˈpɑlɪʃt wɪˈðaʊt ˈfrɪkʃən, nɔːr mæn pərˈfɛktɪd wɪˈðaʊt ˈtraɪəlz/
UK /ðə dʒɛm ˈkænɒt bi ˈpɒlɪʃt wɪˈðaʊt ˈfrɪkʃən, nɔː mæn pəˈfɛktɪd wɪˈðaʊt ˈtraɪəlz/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that challenges and hardships are necessary for personal growth and character development
Example:
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Remember that the gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials when you face difficulties.
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His resilience proves that the gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.