If you press grapes, wine will pour out; if you crush roses, perfume will pour out; if you afflict the talented, genius will pour out.

The further you are in the wilderness, the closer the Promised Land is. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The greater the pressure, the greater the treasure. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Great tests precede great blessings. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Your next victory is behind your next test. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Trials are part of the adventure to greatness. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The hotter the furnace the finer the gold. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Through storms you are able to get all the colors you need to paint the rainbow. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The darkest clouds precipitate the most rain. — Matshona Dhliwayo

You are no greater than the adversity you can handle. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Endure the pain, overcome the hurt. — Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!