The loveliest roses sometimes bear the ugliest thorns.
It is impossible for a star to shine and not get noticed, even in the dark.
If the past could be changed, it would not exist. If the future could be stopped, it would not survive. If the present could be avoided, it would not prevail.
Looking up at the stars only proves you admire them, but shining your light proves you are like them.
In order for a seed to rise, it must be buried in dirt; likewise, in order for the great to rise they must be buried in adversity.
The entire world above you, around you, beneath you, and beside you, is insignificant in comparison to the world within you.
You have little control over the world around you, but full control over the world within you.
Snails do not despair for having short legs, but rejoice for being able to travel long distances in spite of them.
If you guide others out of the dark, you are a star, even if no one knows your name.
The struggles of the past are the gateway to the blessings of the future.
Hunger is a lesser evil than ignorance.
It is impossible for darkness to reign in the presence of a star.
Touch a day you will never see.
Stars give so much to the world without demanding payment. Be likewise.
The size of your storm determines the size of your rainbow.
Your mind is a gift. Your heart is a prize. Your soul is a blessing. Your life is a reward.
When you have the world on your shoulders, God alone can help you carry it.
If you have a dream no one else can see, a reward awaits you that no one else can have.
Spend time with people who enrich your mind, nourish your heart, and illuminate your soul.
A star is a rock that could no longer hide its beauty from the world.