“A rock that perseveres under heat and pressure soon becomes a diamond.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“It is impossible to graduate from the University of Life with no scars.” — 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
“A diamond only truly appreciates pressure the day it begins to shine.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Against all odds, a seed rises from darkness and beautifies the universe.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Learn from seeds; they don’t die when you throw dirt at them; they grow.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“No seed ever grew in comfort; the loveliest flowers still bloom in the ugliest soil.” — 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
“No matter what happens to you in life, always believe that you are an overcomer and that things will somehow get better.” — Germany Kent Copy Share Image
“In order for a seed to rise, it must be buried in dirt; likewise, in order for the great to rise they… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A leaf has no power to resist when the wind blows, but when life’s storms rage, you do.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“You’re destined for greatness,” Life said. “But first, I’m going to make you cry.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The darkest part of the storm paints the brightest part of the rainbow.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The storm is the optimist’s friend, but the pessimist’s nightmare.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A butterfly is a caterpillar who never gave up on his dream to fly.” — 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
“When setbacks arise - and they will from time to time - regroup, recharge, refocus and refine.” — Rasheed Ogunlaru 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
“Storms pass by on their way to get all the colors needed to paint your rainbow.” — 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
“Don’t be afraid of criticism; the tallest trees are always confronted by the strongest winds.” — 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
“Wine had to be grapes first. Diamonds had to be rocks first. Butterflies had to be caterpillars first. Rainbows had to be… — 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
“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
“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
“Don’t resent the sky for its storms; rejoice at the sky for its rainbows.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Life is a thorough university; pain and hardship are its distinguished professors.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“When the world told the caterpillar its life was over, the butterfly objected, “My life has just begun.” — 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
“When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
