Why would someone use this phrase for comfort?

“Every dark cloud has a silver lining”

I had someone I knew me from high school say this to me after telling her about how a number of my family members had passed away over a period of several years. Is there a reason why people say this? How is this supposed to be comforting?

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SW-User

I would say that there is a time and a place for it. It aims to highlight the positives that inevitably can be found in negatives but it's not always the right time to draw attention to that. I would say that the intent may be right but the delivery can be poor.

sdave455 · 41-45, M

@SW-User The delivery was extremely poor without a doubt!