In order for a seed to rise, it must be buried in dirt; likewise, in order for the great to rise they must be buried in adversity.

The weak dread the storm, the foolish invite the storm, the wise avoid the storm,
the strong battle the storm, and the great overcome the storm.

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

If you can stay positive in bad situations, you are strong; if you can stay optimistic in hopeless situations, you are mighty; if you can stay hopeful in impossible situations, you are great.

Stars are not praised for shining during the day, but at night.

The darkest storms color the brightest rainbows.