English Proverbs

English Proverbs

11, Mar, 2010

Even the weariest river winds somewhere safe to sea

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Proverbial Meaning: Struggles or unhappiness, no matter how bad, will come to an end eventually.

Literal Origins: A river always reaches the sea eventually, no matter how long and twisting it may be.

Common Usage: This may have been in common usage in the past, but is practically unheard of in common speech today.