Blow by blow a giant is knocked down.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Seeds are proof that the greatest growth takes place in the dark.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A flower can only grow through concrete if it believes in itself, not its obstacles.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The uglier the caterpillar the lovelier the butterfly.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A bird that fears turbulence will never know how high it can fly.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If an ant carries an object a hundred times its weight, you can carry burdens many times your size.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
You are a seed, that is why God plants you in adversity when He wants you to grow.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
In storms look for rainbows, in sunshine prepare for storms.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Use the arrows failure throws at you to hunt for success.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Harsh winters precede pleasant springs.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A diamond is just a rock that refused to break under heat and pressure.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Life hands us storms so we can paint rainbows.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Because failure works double time, to get success, work triple time.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Perfume is the scent that pours out of a flower's soul when crushed.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Persevere like a seed; even when people try to bury you, flourish.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If a flower can flourish in the desert, you can flourish anywhere.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A mighty storm is inconsequential when facing a mighty ship.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Shatter your fears and you will shatter records.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Storms pass by on their way to get all the colors needed to paint your rainbow.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The higher you rise above your fears the higher you will rise above your peers.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Against all odds, a seed rises from darkness and beautifies the universe.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Be flexible like trees; when the wind blows bend, but do not break.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If a flower perseveres through concrete, you can persevere through anything.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A rainbow earns its colors in the storm.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The darkness of the storm determines the brightness of the rainbow.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Stumbling up a hill strengthens you more than sprinting down a mountain.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A butterfly is a caterpillar which refused to give up its dreams to fly.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Be like stars; instead of cursing the darkness, shine.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Stars are born out of dark moments.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
It is easier to move mountains using God's hands.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Extraordinary storms turn average seamen into extraordinary sailors.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Breaking through the glass ceiling is only possible if you are stronger than glass.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The bigger the bricks critics throw at you the bigger the palace you are going to build.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Walking on water requires feet of faith.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The high cost of greatness is better than the low cost of mediocrity.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
When your critics raise hell keep building your heaven.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Champions are made in the dark before they are revealed in light.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Wind either breaks a tree or teaches it to dance.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Pain is the seasoning that gives pleasure its flavor.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A step towards what you fear is a mile towards mastering it.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo