A kite rises against the wind.

Meaning:

A person grows when he/she faces opposition and conquers it.

People say this: Don't be afraid of opposition; remember a kite rises against, not with the wind.

Example:

Don't worry about opposition from those groups. You are doing the right thing. A kite rises against the wind.

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Last modified on February 20, 2002