A tree does not despair when a few of its leaves fall off because there is more room for greener ones to take their place.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A tree does not stop growing because the wind blew off a few of its leaves.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Bad weather never stopped anyone from reaping a good harvest.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Believe in yourself, for the universe believes in you.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Believe in yourself, not in your critics.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Be like a rose; no matter how many thorns you encounter in life, bloom.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Be like seeds; do not see dirt thrown at you as your enemy, but as ground to grow.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Be like stars; when darkness tries to stop you from shining, shine all the more.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Be like the sun; bear with those in the dark, but keep shining your light.

— Matshona Dhliwayo