no one is born a master
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Cleverness and education can be gained only by effort.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trí thông minh và giáo dục chỉ có thể đạt được thông qua nỗ lực
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “no one is born a master” mean?
Cleverness and education can be gained only by effort.
Is “no one is born a master” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.