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?

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    2 months ago

    Everyone knows that, though. So what’s the point of saying it when someone is trying to make things more fair?

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      2 months ago

      Because saying things, even if they are known, is a thing humans do for various reasons. It seems that sometimes they need to be reminded simple truth.

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        2 months ago

        Nah. Someone lamenting that the world is unfair and needs to change does not need to be reminded that the world is unfair.