艱かん難なん汝なんじを玉たまにす

expression, suru verb (precursor)

hardship makes the man

Proverb meaning that difficulties and adversity refine a person's character, like polishing a gem. Often used to encourage perseverance.

• 「艱かん難なん汝なんじを玉たまにす」という言こと葉ばがあるように、苦く労ろうは人ひとを成せい長ちょうさせる。

  As the saying goes, 'Hardship makes the man'; adversity helps people grow.