Proverb of the day explains the meaning of the saying, "When fate throws a dagger at you, there are only two ways to catch it: by the blade or by the handle." The proverb teaches that people cannot stop problems from coming, but they can control their response. It focuses on mindset, hardship, crisis, personal growth, resilience and responsibility. The saying is linked with Chinese wisdom and is also connected to the teachings of Norman Vincent Peale.