Press Onward Quotes

“If beautiful lilies bloom in ugly waters, you too can blossom in ugly situations.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A butterfly is a caterpillar who never gave up on his dream to fly.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The storm only comes to teach you how to skillfully sail your ship.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you are going through hell, keep walking until you reach heaven.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The uglier the caterpillar the lovelier the butterfly.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Thorns do not keep a rose from blooming, neither should obstacles keep you from success.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A daisy blooming in a desert is worth more than a rose blossoming in a rainforest.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Fear is an assassin; if you let it in your life, it will kill your dreams.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Against all odds, a seed rises from darkness and beautifies the universe.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“An oak tree is just a small nut that persevered against the taunts of doubt and fear.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“On the path to greatness, life teaches you to walk with stones in your shoes.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and use it to hang your troubles.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Pain is the seasoning that gives pleasure its flavor.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A bird does not give up flying today because it couldn't find any worms yesterday.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If seeds waited for perfect conditions to grow, there would be no plants in the desert.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If birds sing without worrying about who is listening to them, and monkeys dance without worrying about who is watching them, and hyenas laugh without worrying about who is mocking them, then you too must do what you do best without worrying about who is ridiculing you.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Small steps of faith add up to great leaps of success.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When your critics raise hell keep building your heaven.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Be flexible like trees; when the wind blows bend, but do not break.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Because failure works double time, to get success, work triple time.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Stars are not praised for shining during the day, but at night.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Every seed must rise through dirt to enjoy the sunshine.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A rock that perseveres under heat and pressure soon becomes a diamond.”
― 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

“May the grace of faith, keep you going in the forward motion to reach the ultimate goal.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita

“You don’t have to wait for a storm to pass to paint your own rainbow.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A bird does not give up flying because it failed on its first attempt.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you're feeling like life is hard and you keep climbing the rough side of the mountain, remember this: the rough side is necessary to get to the top. You CAN'T climb a smooth mountain. Those ridges, rough edges, and cliffs are not only essential to give you good footing and grasp, but they strengthen you and truly show you what you're made of. If you keep pressing forward, eventually you make it to the top where the view is spectacular. Keep climbing, adjust your positioning as often as you must, but KEEP CLIMBING!”
― Sanjo Jendayi