“You’re destined for greatness,” Life said. “But first, I’m going to make you cry.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Don’t be discouraged by life’s difficulties. With hope and determination, you can triumph over any difficulties.” — Lailah Gifty Akita Copy Share Image
“Always look heavenward in any situation. Trust God to grant you the needed grace and strength to overcome the situation.” — Lailah Gifty Akita Copy Share Image
“The opinion of success matters more than the opinions of your critics.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If you press grapes, wine will pour out; if you crush roses, perfume will pour out; if you afflict the talented, genius… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Ignore those who resent you. Avoid those who begrudge you. Excuse those who envy you. Pity those who hate you.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Be like a rose; no matter how many thorns you encounter in life, bloom.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“It is impossible to graduate from the University of Life with no scars.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Even falling backward can be encouraging if you believe you will eventually soar again.” — Germany Kent Copy Share Image
“Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A bird in a nest is secure, but that is not why God gave it wings.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Never despise a seed; one day it will rise and bloom into a forest.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A butterfly is a caterpillar who never gave up on his dream to fly.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If I don’t succeed, I will try again and never stop trying. When I succeed, I will again explore new opportunities.” — Lailah Gifty Akita Copy Share Image
“No one else knows exactly what the future holds for you, no one else knows what obstacles you've overcome to be where… — Germany Kent Copy Share Image
“A star is not afraid of darkness, for its light comes from within.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Pain teaches you more than pleasure. Failure teaches you more than success. Poverty teaches you more than prosperity. Adversity teaches you more… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A tree dances for the wind not because it enjoys it, but because it doesn’t want to break.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
