BobbiBrown Posted March 2, 2010 at 07:56 AM Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 at 07:56 AM I came upon this phrase while trying to put together a plaque to dedicate to my father who passed away 6 years ago. At the time the phrase made sense, now I can't seem to find the translation. Can someone assist with translating it to English? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Wang Posted March 2, 2010 at 08:39 AM Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 at 08:39 AM No pains，no gains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbiBrown Posted March 8, 2010 at 06:56 AM Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 at 06:56 AM I thought the phrase meant something else. Someone had told me that its an old phrase meaning "Only through letting go can we truly possess what is real". Thanks for the clarification Elaine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creamyhorror Posted March 10, 2010 at 05:26 PM Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 at 05:26 PM "Only through paying [a price] can one gain real blessings/benefits." In other words, it's quite close to "no pain, no gain", though more formal in tone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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