Quotes by Matshona Dhliwayo

As water downs ships but upholds leaves,and as fires burn cities but refines gold,so do lifes troubles propel the meek to greatnessand the proud to ruin.

When bad things happen to you, become wiser, not bitter.

The desert is harsh, but persevering flowers flourish.

The loveliest flowers sometimes grow in the ugliest places.

Your back may be pushed against the wall, but your brain is not.

Caged birds still sing beautiful symphonies.

Seeds pour out oil when pressed.Grapes pour out wine when squeezed.Herbs pour out medicine when pounded.Flowers pour out perfume when crushed.The gifted pour out excellence when tested.

He who runs from a challenge runs from an opportunity.

The most beautiful rainbows are sometimes formed in the ugliest storms.

When darkness comes,stars shine.When storms come,plants flourish.When adversity comes,champions triumph.

A flower does not lose its beauty because it grew on concrete.

Flowers still have to stretch to bloom.

Flowers have to stretch to bloom.

Your mind is greater than your problems,your heart is greater than your troubles,your soul is greater than your temptations,and your God is greater than your obstacles.

Broken pencils still write beautiful songs.

Pain frees you from complacency.Tears free you from sorrow.Weaknesses free you from pride.Adversity frees from boredom.Challenges free you from monotony.

It is at night, not in the day, that stars shine the brightest.

Impossible is what you say to yourself when you have given up.

Only because of darkness are we able to clearly see the stars.

Adversity is the evil twin of reward.