One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

  • ℕ𝕖𝕞𝕠
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    26 days ago

    Oh? They both read to me as “We can’t change the past, only the future”.

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      26 days ago

      I personally would only use the original phrase to imply what you’re saying. This is why context matters so much I think; some people just use it as a thought terminating cliche, I’m afraid.