You can actually overcome all the limitations of life and achieve your dreams, if you don't give up too early.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Endure despite the pain. The key is grace of strength.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

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

Unlike humanity, my mind isn't so frail as to simply climb under gravity and submit to God.

— Lionel Suggs

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

I shall not be afraid of a calamity. God is my defender.

— Lailah Gifty Akita

God will not allow you to add the words 'next time' to now faith.

— Johnnie Dent Jr.

Stars earn their brightest colors in the dark.

— Matshona Dhliwayo