- Literally
- There is no happiness like adversity, if only it lasts for a few days.
- What it means
- Hard times are valuable because they quickly reveal who one's true friends and loyal companions are.
Also said as
- ઈષ્ટ મિત્ર ભાઈ બંધુ, જાન પડત સબ કોય.
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