The sweetest fruits grow at the top of a tree so that only those who deserve them can reach them.

Matshona Dhliwayo
About This Quote

The sweetest fruits grow at the top of a tree so that only those who deserve them can reach them. This quote is known as “The Mango Tree”, and is a Chinese proverb. The proverb means that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. The words in the quote describe how important it is for us to be better than average and to not rely on others if we want good things in our life.

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