If roses did not suffer thorns on their journey to beauty, they would lose out on becoming masterpieces.
A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms, and a star does not fulfill its destiny until it shines.
If you live in the desert, view the sun not as your enemy, but as your friend. If you live in the wilderness, view nature not as your adversary, but as your companion.
Learn from the ocean; not fearing turbulence, it uses the wind against it to rise instead.
Today's tears are an investment into tomorrow's smiles.
A rainbow earns its colors in the storm.
On the path to greatness, life teaches you to walk with stones in your shoes.
Every seed must rise through dirt to enjoy the sunshine.
Water drops erode mountains not because of their size, but their persistence.
Only dead leaves allow the wind to blow them to and fro.
Harsh winters precede pleasant springs.
Learn from seeds to rise, no matter how much dirt is thrown at you.
The higher you rise above your fears the higher you will rise above your peers.
Great winds only challenge great trees.
A bird does not give up flying today because it couldn't find any worms yesterday.
Fear can only be mastered outside of your comfort zone.
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and use it to hang your troubles.
A day in a storm strengthens you more than a thousand in sunshine.
Don't think about sharks when you are walking on water.
Use the dirt life throws at you to plant the seeds of your success.