Every dog has its day

Meaning: Everyone will have their moment of success or good fortune.

Origin: Ancient Greek proverb, used by Plutarch; popularized in English by Shakespeare.

Translations

• French: À chacun son heure de gloire (literally: To each their hour of glory)
• Spanish: A cada cerdo le llega su San Martín (literally: Every pig gets its Saint Martin's day)
• Japanese: 犬も歩けば棒に当たる (Inu mo arukeba bō ni ataru) (literally: Even a dog walking will hit a stick)

More proverbs about Perseverance

• A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step — Great accomplishments start with small beginnings.
• If at first you don't succeed, try, try again — Persistence is essential to success.
• Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today — Avoid procrastination.
• Blood, sweat, and tears — Great achievement requires immense effort and sacrifice.
• The first step is the hardest — Starting something new requires the most courage.
• Patience is a virtue — The ability to wait calmly is a valuable quality.

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