Quotes about Adversity
The greater the fruit a trees bears, the greater the number of stones thrown at it.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
If you tend to a flower, it will bloom, no matter how many weeds surround it.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
If beautiful lilies bloom in ugly waters, you too can blossom in ugly situations.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and use it to hang your troubles.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Every seed must rise through dirt to enjoy the sunshine.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
A rose does not answer its enemies with words, but with beauty.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Today's storms usher in tomorrow's sunshine.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
When people try to bury you, remind yourself you are a seed.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Rainbows are birthed in storms, not in sunshine.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
If they say you will fall, rise. If they say you will fail, succeed. If they say you will break, kept it together. If they say you will deteriorate, flourish.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
The struggles of the past are the gateway to the blessings of the future.
— Matshona Dhliwayo