100 Quotes About Overcoming

Overcoming can be a very scary thing. It can make you feel like your whole world is falling apart and you’re losing your way. But, if we look at the long-term effects of what overcoming does for us, then it can be a very empowering experience. Overcoming can lead to growth as an individual, as well as growth as a person in society Read more

It is also one of those things that gives us a sense of completion, as if we have been through a trial and have come out stronger for the experience. These quotes about overcoming will help you appreciate all that you have gone through and achieved so far step by step!

A diamond earns its sparkle from the pressure it endures.
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A diamond earns its sparkle from the pressure it endures. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Storms are rainbow’s inside out. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Rainbows can’t rise without storms. Matshona Dhliwayo
A star is not afraid of darkness, for its light...
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A star is not afraid of darkness, for its light comes from within. Matshona Dhliwayo
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You were given the problems you have because you can solve them; the burdens, because you can carry them; the trials, because you can overcome them; the opponents, because you can beat them; and the enemies, because you can conquer them. Matshona Dhliwayo
The uglier the storm the lovelier the rainbow.
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The uglier the storm the lovelier the rainbow. Matshona Dhliwayo
Whether your glass is half full or half empty, hope...
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Whether your glass is half full or half empty, hope can fill it up. Matshona Dhliwayo
A diamond only truly appreciates pressure the day it begins...
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A diamond only truly appreciates pressure the day it begins to shine. Matshona Dhliwayo
If stars avoided the dark, they would not be visible...
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If stars avoided the dark, they would not be visible at night. Matshona Dhliwayo
Rainbows earn their brightest colors in the storm.
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Rainbows earn their brightest colors in the storm. Matshona Dhliwayo
You are strong because of what you overcame, brave because...
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You are strong because of what you overcame, brave because of what you defeated, fierce because of what you mastered, and powerful because of what you conquered. Matshona Dhliwayo
When the storm runs out of breath, a rainbow is...
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When the storm runs out of breath, a rainbow is born. Matshona Dhliwayo
Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide...
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Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure. Matshona Dhliwayo
The darkest storms color the brightest rainbows.
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The darkest storms color the brightest rainbows. Matshona Dhliwayo
Learn from the ocean; not fearing turbulence, it uses the...
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Learn from the ocean; not fearing turbulence, it uses the wind against it to rise instead. Matshona Dhliwayo
A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms,...
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A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms, and a star does not fulfill its destiny until it shines. Matshona Dhliwayo
In order for a seed to rise, it must be...
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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. Matshona Dhliwayo
If the sky never grew dark, we would not be...
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If the sky never grew dark, we would not be able to clearly see the stars. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A leaf has no power to resist when the wind blows, but when life’s storms rage, you do. Matshona Dhliwayo
A seed only begins to manifest its greatest potential the...
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A seed only begins to manifest its greatest potential the day it is buried in dirt. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Be the calm in someone else’s storm. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The storm is the optimist’s friend, but the pessimist’s nightmare. Matshona Dhliwayo
A day in a storm strengthens you more than a...
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A day in a storm strengthens you more than a thousand in sunshine. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is in vain to hide a fruitful seed in...
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It is in vain to hide a fruitful seed in fertile soil. Matshona Dhliwayo
The breathtaking view at the mountaintop is compensation for all...
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The breathtaking view at the mountaintop is compensation for all of the breath lost whilst sweating towards it. Matshona Dhliwayo
A flower’s beauty is birthed in a seed’s ugly struggles.
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A flower’s beauty is birthed in a seed’s ugly struggles. Matshona Dhliwayo
Only when your love of roses is greater than your...
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Only when your love of roses is greater than your fear of thorns can you grow a beautiful garden. Matshona Dhliwayo
Scars mean you fought. Wrinkles mean you lived. Heartache means...
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Scars mean you fought. Wrinkles mean you lived. Heartache means you loved. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is impossible to graduate from the University of Life...
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It is impossible to graduate from the University of Life with no scars. Matshona Dhliwayo
A tree will not wither and die because the wind...
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A tree will not wither and die because the wind blew away one leaf. Matshona Dhliwayo
A tree dances for the wind not because it enjoys...
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A tree dances for the wind not because it enjoys it, but because it doesn’t want to break. Matshona Dhliwayo
Water is soft, but can maneuver any obstacle; be shrewd,...
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Water is soft, but can maneuver any obstacle; be shrewd, and be gentle, and you too will be able to do likewise. Matshona Dhliwayo
Pain teaches you more than pleasure. Failure teaches you more...
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Pain teaches you more than pleasure. Failure teaches you more than success. Poverty teaches you more than prosperity. Adversity teaches you more than comfort. Matshona Dhliwayo
Enough pain will keep you humble. Enough grief will keep...
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Enough pain will keep you humble. Enough grief will keep you compassionate. Enough trouble will keep you strong. Enough hardship will keep you grateful. Matshona Dhliwayo
You are no greater than the friends you keep, the...
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You are no greater than the friends you keep, the books you read, the heroes you admire, and the obstacles you overcome. Matshona Dhliwayo
Turn your failures into lessons, your obstacles into opportunities, your...
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Turn your failures into lessons, your obstacles into opportunities, your tragedies into triumphs, and in no time you will turn your dreams into reality. Matshona Dhliwayo
You’re destined for greatness, ” Life said. “But first, I’m...
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You’re destined for greatness, ” Life said. “But first, I’m going to make you cry. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you think too much, you will worry too much;...
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If you think too much, you will worry too much; if you worry too much, you will fear too much; if you fear too much, you will dread too much; and if you dread too much, you will suffer too much. Matshona Dhliwayo
Learn from a river; obstacles may force it to change...
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Learn from a river; obstacles may force it to change its course, but never its destination. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you live in the desert, view the sun not...
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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. Matshona Dhliwayo
If the sky had no tears, the world would have...
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If the sky had no tears, the world would have no rainbows. Matshona Dhliwayo
You were born to dream. You were born to strive....
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You were born to dream. You were born to strive. You were born to conquer. You were born to rise. Matshona Dhliwayo
Bad weather never stopped anyone from reaping a good harvest.
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Bad weather never stopped anyone from reaping a good harvest. Matshona Dhliwayo
Ignore those who resent you. Avoid those who begrudge you....
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Ignore those who resent you. Avoid those who begrudge you. Excuse those who envy you. Pity those who hate you. Matshona Dhliwayo
No matter how deep you bury good seeds, they always...
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No matter how deep you bury good seeds, they always find a way to rise. Matshona Dhliwayo
The weak dread the storm, the foolish invite the storm,...
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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. Matshona Dhliwayo
No matter how beautiful a rose is it must still...
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No matter how beautiful a rose is it must still grow in dirt. Matshona Dhliwayo
Only dead leaves allow the wind to blow them to...
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Only dead leaves allow the wind to blow them to and fro. Matshona Dhliwayo
Wine had to be grapes first. Diamonds had to be...
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Wine had to be grapes first. Diamonds had to be rocks first. Butterflies had to be caterpillars first. Rainbows had to be storms first. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you can stay positive in bad situations, you are...
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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. Matshona Dhliwayo
The ugliest storms paint the loveliest rainbows.
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The ugliest storms paint the loveliest rainbows. Matshona Dhliwayo
Water drops erode mountains not because of their size, but...
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Water drops erode mountains not because of their size, but their persistence. Matshona Dhliwayo
You can paint the whole sky black, but that won’t...
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You can paint the whole sky black, but that won’t keep stars from shinning. Matshona Dhliwayo
A dove struggling in a storm grows stronger than an...
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A dove struggling in a storm grows stronger than an eagle soaring in sunshine. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If birds sing without worrying about who is listening to them, and monkeys dance without worrying about who is watching them, and hyenas laugh without worrying about who is mocking them, then you too must do what you do best without worrying about who is ridiculing you. Matshona Dhliwayo
A flower blooming in the desert proves to the world...
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A flower blooming in the desert proves to the world that adversity, no matter how great, can be overcome. Matshona Dhliwayo
When life is sweet, be thankful, and rejoice; but when...
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When life is sweet, be thankful, and rejoice; but when bitter, be strong, and persevere. Matshona Dhliwayo
As paint needs a canvass for its beauty to show,...
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As paint needs a canvass for its beauty to show, stars need darkness for their splendor to shine. Matshona Dhliwayo
A sailor is not defined as much by how many...
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A sailor is not defined as much by how many seas he has sailed than by how many storms he has overcome. Matshona Dhliwayo
When a storm shows up, always remind yourself a rainbow...
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When a storm shows up, always remind yourself a rainbow is hiding behind it. Matshona Dhliwayo
The greatest lesson a tree can give you is to...
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The greatest lesson a tree can give you is to stand tall and proud, no matter how strong life’s winds blow against you. Matshona Dhliwayo
Dear past, I survived you. Dear present, I’m ready for...
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Dear past, I survived you. Dear present, I’m ready for you. Dear future, I’m coming for you. Matshona Dhliwayo
If seeds waited for perfect conditions to grow, there would...
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If seeds waited for perfect conditions to grow, there would be no plants in the desert. Matshona Dhliwayo
When perplexed, God appears to you in the form of...
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When perplexed, God appears to you in the form of wisdom; when troubled, in the form of peace; when sad, in the form of joy; when heartbroken, in the form of love. Matshona Dhliwayo
The sun does not rise abruptly, but perseveres until it...
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The sun does not rise abruptly, but perseveres until it rules the sky. Matshona Dhliwayo
Stars earn their brightest colors in the dark.
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Stars earn their brightest colors in the dark. Matshona Dhliwayo
Seeds, not doubting their potential, rise and become forests.
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Seeds, not doubting their potential, rise and become forests. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is on the canvass of the darkest storms that...
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It is on the canvass of the darkest storms that the brightest rainbows are painted. Matshona Dhliwayo
If Noah waited for signs of rain to build an...
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If Noah waited for signs of rain to build an ark, he would have been swept away by the flood. Matshona Dhliwayo
You don’t command wind in the direction it blows, but...
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You don’t command wind in the direction it blows, but you command a ship in the direction it sails. Matshona Dhliwayo
Great winds only challenge great trees.
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Great winds only challenge great trees. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you fail a thousand times, find a thousand and...
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If you fail a thousand times, find a thousand and one ways to succeed. Matshona Dhliwayo
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To achieve success, ignore doubt; fame, ignore haters; greatness, ignore fear; and immortality, ignore hardship. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If the road to your dreams is full of potholes, take the highway. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A flower blooming in a storm is stronger than a tree blossoming under a rainbow. Matshona Dhliwayo
No matter how tall and wide darkness is, it cannot...
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No matter how tall and wide darkness is, it cannot block the stars. Matshona Dhliwayo
One who conquers the sea today is ready to conquer...
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One who conquers the sea today is ready to conquer the ocean tomorrow. Matshona Dhliwayo
Learn from roses; even when trampled they give off perfume,...
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Learn from roses; even when trampled they give off perfume, not despair. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you have never walked a mile in someone’s shoes,...
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If you have never walked a mile in someone’s shoes, do not mock the soars on his feet. Matshona Dhliwayo
As inside of every seed is the power to rise...
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As inside of every seed is the power to rise from darkness, inside of everyone is the power to rise from adversity. Matshona Dhliwayo
A rock that perseveres under heat and pressure soon becomes...
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A rock that perseveres under heat and pressure soon becomes a diamond. Matshona Dhliwayo
If the storm forgets to bring a rainbow, paint your...
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If the storm forgets to bring a rainbow, paint your own. Matshona Dhliwayo
Tigers cannot afford to care about what sheep think.
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Tigers cannot afford to care about what sheep think. Matshona Dhliwayo
When the sails are strong a ship has no reason...
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When the sails are strong a ship has no reason to fear turbulence. Matshona Dhliwayo
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a...
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When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and use it to hang your troubles. Matshona Dhliwayo
Your end can be greater than your beginning: butterflies are...
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Your end can be greater than your beginning: butterflies are the greatest proof of this. Matshona Dhliwayo
The bad chapters of your life lead to the good...
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The bad chapters of your life lead to the good ones if you keep turning the pages. Matshona Dhliwayo
When the world told the caterpillar its life was over,...
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When the world told the caterpillar its life was over, the butterfly objected, “My life has just begun. Matshona Dhliwayo
When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship...
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When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it. Matshona Dhliwayo
A bird does not give up flying because it failed...
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A bird does not give up flying because it failed on its first attempt. Matshona Dhliwayo
Every seed must rise through dirt to enjoy the sunshine.
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Every seed must rise through dirt to enjoy the sunshine. Matshona Dhliwayo
Ignore your haters. Resist your fears. Embrace your dreams.
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Ignore your haters. Resist your fears. Embrace your dreams. Matshona Dhliwayo
A daisy blooming in a desert is worth more than...
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A daisy blooming in a desert is worth more than a rose blossoming in a rainforest. Matshona Dhliwayo
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When night comes do not despair; rejoice instead and say to yourself, “At least now I can see the stars. Matshona Dhliwayo
It can’t be done, ” they told the caterpillar. “It...
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It can’t be done, ” they told the caterpillar. “It can, ” replied the butterfly. Matshona Dhliwayo
If seeds despaired in their darkest hours, they would never...
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If seeds despaired in their darkest hours, they would never rise to enjoy their brightest days. Matshona Dhliwayo
Today’s storms usher in tomorrow’s sunshine.
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Today’s storms usher in tomorrow’s sunshine. Matshona Dhliwayo
When a rock transforms into a diamond, lesser stones will...
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When a rock transforms into a diamond, lesser stones will not speak of its beauty, but speak of its unpolishedness. Matshona Dhliwayo
The larger the bricks your enemies throw at you the...
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The larger the bricks your enemies throw at you the larger the palace you are going to build. Matshona Dhliwayo
Your deepest scars tell the world of your greatest triumphs.
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Your deepest scars tell the world of your greatest triumphs. Matshona Dhliwayo