Adversity makes a man wise, not rich.

Meaning: Hardship teaches wisdom even when it never fills your pockets.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

Translations

French: Vent au visage rend un homme sage (literally: Adversity makes a man wise)

In vain he craves advice who will not follow it. — Asking for advice is pointless if you never intend to heed it.
He that's afraid of wounds must not come nigh a battle. — If you fear getting hurt, stay out of the fight — risk is action's price.
April borrows three days of March, and they are ill. — Early spring often turns wintry again, as harsh as the month just past.
Bachelors grin, but married men laugh till their hearts ache. — A bachelor's idle grin can't match the fuller joys — and aches — of married life.
Bring not a bagpipe to a man in trouble. — Unwanted noise or distraction worsens suffering; provide comfort matching the sufferer's…
There's no great banquet but some fare ill. — Even at abundance's height, someone's needs remain unmet or dissatisfied.

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