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smooth seas do not make skillful sailors
a calm sea does not make a skilled sailorsmooth seas do not make skillful sailors
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used to imply that experience and skill are developed through facing challenges and adversities, not in easy or peaceful situations
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When I faced my first big challenge at work, I struggled to keep up, but I kept reminding myself that a calm sea does not make a skilled sailor.
