One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

  • irotsoma@lemmy.worldEnglish
    22·
    2 months ago

    Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you numb and traumatized, not stronger. Big difference.

    • TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee
      5·
      2 months ago

      Yeaaahhhh Nietzsche was making a very different point about convalescence but of course popular culture bastardized it. If Nietzsche knew that he was going to become an anthem for white girl positivity, he would… well, he’d probably gloat because he predicted that. But his gloating would look like misery.