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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

If you listen to critics for too long, you will become deaf to success.

— 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

If roses did not suffer thorns on their journey to beauty, they would lose out on becoming masterpieces.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

It is in vain to try and stop a star from rising, even with a ladder.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Stars earn their brightest colors in the dark.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Dare to love greatly.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

Mystery is what makes women, woman. A woman without mystery is no woman. She is a girl who has yet discovered the depths of her heart.

— Imania Margria