"Seeds can't rise without dirt."

"It is the desert that tests a seed's strength."

"Tasting the bitter allows you to appreciate the sweet."

"If dirt was truly worthless, nothing of value would flourish in it."

"Turbulence stretches a tree."

"If dirt was truly worthless, nothing valuable would flourish in it."

"It is in deep waters that the greatest fish learn how to swim."

"It is better to look forward to summer than to curse winter."

"Throwing dirt on a seed only increases its value."

"If you press grapes, wine will pour out; if you crush roses, perfume will pour out; if you afflict the talented, genius will pour out."