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No hay mal que cien años dure

Nothing lasts forever / This too shall pass

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'there is no hardship that lasts a hundred years'. Comforts someone by reminding them that difficult times eventually end.

See It in Context

—Llevo meses sin trabajo. —Ánimo, no hay mal que cien años dure.

—I've been out of work for months. —Cheer up, this too shall pass.

No hay mal que cien años dure. Ya verás cómo mejora.

Nothing lasts forever. You'll see how things improve.

Por duro que sea, no hay mal que cien años dure.

However hard it is, this too shall pass.