the water that hardens the egg softens the potato

The water that hardens the egg softens the potato is a Russian saying that means everyone reacts to stressful circumstances differently. It is often used in the context of trauma.

"Rachel's mom just died and a week later she's back to school. Meanwhile, I'm strugling to get out of bed, just because my hamster died. I feel so shitty."

"Dude, don't beat yourself up about it. The water that hardens the egg softens the potato. "

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