Be like stars; instead of cursing the darkness, shine.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Persevere like a seed; even when people try to bury you, flourish.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Prayer is the best way to hug those who are far away.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Stars earn their brightest colors in the dark.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Ignore your haters. Resist your fears. Embrace your dreams.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Where the world only sees a seed, an optimist sees a tree.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Life hands us storms so we can paint rainbows.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

If you can stay positive in bad situations, you are strong; if you can stay optimistic in hopeless situations, you are mighty; if you can stay hopeful in impossible situations, you are great.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

You don’t have to wait for a storm to pass to paint your own rainbow.

— Matshona Dhliwayo