When the going gets tough, the tough get going

Meaning: Strong people don't give up when faced with challenges.

Origin: Attributed to Joseph P. Kennedy in the early 20th century.

Translations

• French: Quand ça devient difficile, les durs se mettent en route (literally: When it gets difficult, the tough get going)
• Spanish: Cuando las cosas se ponen difíciles, los duros se ponen en marcha (literally: When things get tough, the tough get going)
• Japanese: 困難な時こそ強い者が立ち上がる (Konnan na toki koso tsuyoi mono ga tachiagaru) (literally: In difficult times, the strong rise up)

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