When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.
It can be hard to tell the difference between a diamond in the rough and someone who's just, well, rough.
Some days are diamonds. Some days are stones. Sometimes you have a couple of stones in a row.
Even in the darkness, diamonds still shine.
Girl from Nowhere - Season 1 Episode 3
Gravel may be gravel, but me? I’m gravel that shatters diamonds.
Asta in Black Clover
On every birthday, I ask my wife, 'What would you like this year?' and her instant reply is, 'Diamonds! Diamonds! Diamonds!' I'm always living in hope that one day she'll say she just wants me!
Good news is rare these days, and every glittering ounce of it should be cherished and hoarded and worshipped and fondled like a priceless diamond.
No pressure, no diamonds.
Karen: "I'm sure all the exploited diamond miners in Sierra Leone would give you a high-five if they still had all their fingers. But really pretty - meet me upstairs!"
Robin: "They only need one finger to give her what I'm thinking."
Robin: "They only need one finger to give her what I'm thinking."
Robin Scherbatsky in How I Met Your Mother - Season 4 Episode 17