“A rose’s beautiful scent is extracted only when it is crushed.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The darkest part of the storm paints the brightest part of the rainbow.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Thorns do not keep a rose from blooming, neither should obstacles keep you from success.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“When night comes do not despair; rejoice instead and say to yourself, “At least now I can see the stars.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The storm is the optimist’s friend, but the pessimist’s nightmare.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Life is a thorough university; pain and hardship are its distinguished professors.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Don’t be afraid of criticism; the tallest trees are always confronted by the strongest winds.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“You cannot drown a fish in the ocean, no matter how deep you sink it.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Only when your love of roses is greater than your fear of thorns can you grow a beautiful garden.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If an ant carries an object a hundred times its weight, you can carry burdens many times your size.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A seed only begins to manifest its greatest potential the day it is buried in dirt.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms, and a star does not fulfill its destiny until it shines.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Water is soft, but can maneuver any obstacle; be shrewd, and be gentle, and you too will be able to do likewise.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If seeds saw dirt as their enemy, they would lose out on the opportunity to grow.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A diamond only truly appreciates pressure the day it begins to shine.” — 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
“When a rock transforms into a diamond, lesser stones will not speak of its beauty, but speak of its unpolishedness.” — Matshona Dhliwayo 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 rock that perseveres under heat and pressure soon becomes a diamond.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Storms pass by on their way to get all the colors needed to paint your rainbow.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“It is impossible to graduate from the University of Life with no scars.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“You have not conquered anyone significant until you conquer yourself.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Your end can be greater than your beginning: butterflies are the greatest proof of this.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A star is not afraid of darkness, for its light comes from within.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A tree will not wither and die because the wind blew away one leaf.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Intelligence says think. Understanding says ponder. Insight says perceive. Enlightenment says overcome.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Love is the heart’s best tenant; it always pays its rent on time.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Your mind has the intellect to lift the world, your heart has the wisdom to better the world, and your soul has the genius… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If you try to measure love's power, you will run out of measuring tape.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Your soul is your paintbrush, your world is your canvass, your life is your masterpiece.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Truth sees the world as it is; hope sees the world as it could be.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Falling in love is not the problem; hitting your head on the way down is.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Spend time with people who enrich your mind, nourish your heart, and illuminate your soul.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“You have the world in your hands if you have the universe in your soul.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image