“You’re destined for greatness,” Life said. “But first, I’m going to make you cry.” — 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
“Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure.” — 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
“The storm is the optimist’s friend, but the pessimist’s nightmare.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The larger the bricks your enemies throw at you the larger the palace you are going to build.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Learn from roses; even when trampled they give off perfume, not despair.” — 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
“If the sky never grew dark, we would not be able to clearly see the stars.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Against all odds, a seed rises from darkness and beautifies the universe.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A tree will not wither and die because the wind blew away one leaf.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If roses did not suffer thorns on their journey to beauty, they would lose out on becoming masterpieces.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“To achieve success, ignore doubt; fame, ignore haters; greatness, ignore fear; and immortality, ignore hardship.” — 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
“The bigger the bricks critics throw at you the bigger the palace you are going to build.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A rose’s beautiful scent is extracted only when it is crushed.” — 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
“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
