Be like seeds; do not see dirt thrown at you as your enemy, but as ground to grow.

Don’t be afraid of criticism; the tallest trees are always confronted by the strongest winds.

The greater the fruit a trees bears, the greater the number of stones thrown at it.

The world is already full of critics; to stand out, be an encourager.

The bigger the bricks critics throw at you the bigger the palace you are going to build.

When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it.