ProverbHuman Nature
German origin
German originJeder hat sein Kreuz zu tragen
Meaning: Everyone has their own burden of troubles.
Literally: Everyone has his cross to bear
Example: “Sie wirkt immer fröhlich, aber jeder hat sein Kreuz zu tragen.” — She always seems cheerful, but everyone has a cross to bear.
Equivalents in English
English: Rain does not fall on one roof alone
Origin: From the Gospel words about taking up one's cross: every life has a cross to carry.
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