The diamond cannot be polished without friction, nor the man perfected without trials
Similar sayings:
- The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials
- A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man made perfect without trials A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man made perfect without trials
- Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without
- There are two perfectly good men, one dead, and the other unborn There are two perfectly good men, one dead, and the other unborn
- Man must be sharpened on man, like knife on stone Man must be sharpened on man, like knife on stone
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