It's always darkest just before the dawn

Meaning:

• This proverb means that when things are extremely bad, it may signal that they are about to get much better.
• We say this when we want to imply that there is hope, even in the worst of circumstances.

Note: You can also say: The darkest hour is just before the dawn.


Example sentence:

I know you are going through a difficult period of your life but be an optimist : It's always darkest just before the dawn.


Questions for you to answer:

1. When was the darkest hour for you? Can you remember a situation which looked desperate but finally improved?
2. Can you think of any other idioms where light, sun rays or the sunshine represent something positive?
3. How does this proverb relate to Every cloud has a silver lining?