A bird does not achieve its highest potential inside its shell.

Matshona Dhliwayo
About This Quote

The quote above is a great example of the willingness to take risks. The person who hears this quote could easily think that a bird that wants to fly outside its shell will be unsuccessful. The quote conveys the message that a bird does not achieve its highest potential inside its shell. In other words, a bird is not at its greatest potential when it is trapped inside its shell. It is only when the bird steps out of its shell and commits to flying that it can achieve its highest potential.

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