"As water downs ships but upholds leaves, and as fires burn cities but refines gold, so do life's troubles propel the meek to greatnessand the proud to ruin."

Matshona Dhliwayo, Zimbabwean Philosopher

Strength, Hardship, Growth, Success

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"As water downs ships but upholds leaves, and as fires burn cities but refines gold, so do life's troubles propel the meek to greatnessand the proud to ruin."

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