everything happens for a reason

Definitions

Used for consolation, possibly self-consolation, after someone has experienced something unfavorable or unpleasant, and hence an encouragement to make the best of the situation.

Equivalents

Examples

“I also believe⟳ that everything happens for a reason⟳, so as the tears and self-pity subsided, I knew that there must be another way in which my newfound knowledge and Punch's sparkling desire to perform⟳ could be utilized.”

“Okay, everything happens for a reason⟳. All is for the good. Only fear G-d. All the Chassidic dictums about life were racing through my mind⟳.”

“As she put⟳ it, “I keep⟳ telling myself,'everything HAPPENS for a reason⟳. 'So, I mean⟳ I think⟳ everything happens for a reason⟳, and hopefully something positive will come⟳ out of it.”

“Louise Wilson notes that everything happens for a reason⟳. She believes the adversity she has faced in her life only serves to make⟳ her stronger.”

“Everything happens for a reason⟳. I don't think⟳ I would be alive if I did not have⟳ that hope⟳.”

“At that moment this incredible feeling of peace came over me, and I was filled with a belief that everything happens for a reason⟳. I realized that I lost my job for a reason⟳, and I needed to trust⟳ that everything would work⟳ out.”

“I also remember⟳ when you told us all that your mother would say⟳ “Everything happens for a reason⟳” from time to time when you were a girl and that helped with the choice that was made on behalf of the firm.”

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