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

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

It takes heart to battle great challenges, great faith to be victorious over them.

— Wayne Chirisa

To be ordinary, be normal; to be original, be different; to be valuable, be unique; to be priceless, be yourself.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Life hands us storms so we can paint rainbows.

— Matshona Dhliwayo