A dove struggling in a storm grows stronger than an eagle soaring in sunshine.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A flower blooming in a storm is stronger than a tree blossoming under a rainbow.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A flower can only grow through concrete if it believes in itself, not its obstacles.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms, and a star does not fulfill its destiny until it shines.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A flower must bloom inside first before revealing its beauty to the world.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A flower’s beauty is birthed in a seed’s ugly struggles.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A leaf has no power to resist when the wind blows, but when life’s storms rage, you do.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A mighty storm is inconsequential when facing a mighty ship.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Anger has great strength, but no brains. Greed has a great appetite, but no heart. Pride has a great spirit, but no soul.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

An Oak tree is a daily reminder that great things often have small beginnings.

— Matshona Dhliwayo