100 Quotes About Courage

We all have a story about our courage, but what inspires us to take a stand when we’re afraid? The following collection of quotes from throughout history will inspire you to be brave in any situation. Whether you’re facing a big decision, an upcoming performance, or just need a little encouragement, these quotes will help you find your courage and keep it.

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Be brave to stand for what you believe in even if you stand alone. Roy T. Bennett
To have what you have never had, you have to...
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To have what you have never had, you have to do what you have never done. Roy T. Bennett
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Courage is the starting point of everything good. To love another is to automatically feed the fire of courage. We cannot be humiliated when we are fighting for someone or something we love. We will not give up when we are fighting for loved ones. As we evolve, our loved ones extend out from our family to include all of humanity. Courage and confidence will grow over the years with practice and self-awareness. We are never alone. God will help us. Such is the courage which gains respect from others. More importantly, we gain respect for ourselves. . Donna Goddard
Humility is the courage to be honest with yourself and...
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Humility is the courage to be honest with yourself and those around you. Ken Poirot
Be humble: have the courage to speak the truth.
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Be humble: have the courage to speak the truth. Ken Poirot
Courage is feeling fear, not getting rid of fear, knowing...
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Courage is feeling fear, not getting rid of fear, knowing something is more important than fear and taking action in the face of fear. Roy Bennett
Occasionally all you need is a minute of courage to...
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Occasionally all you need is a minute of courage to break into a world of opportunity. Sara Secora
The zeal to live and the fire in my heart,...
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The zeal to live and the fire in my heart, is strong enough to burn away any obstacle that may come on my way. I love life too much to be suicidal. Nurudeen Ushawu
Beware trying to iron out all your quirks, perceived flaws...
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Beware trying to iron out all your quirks, perceived flaws and doubts. It's often these things that help you find strength, compassion, empathy for others and heart. Rasheed Ogunlaru
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You don’t have to swim when you know how to walk on water. Matshona Dhliwayo
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It takes a warrior's courage to acknowledge that your point of view matters, that your truth matters, that your gifts matter, and that your presence on this earth matters. You don't have to earn this right; it's yours as part of your birthright. Debbie Ford
You are strong because of what you overcame, brave because...
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You are strong because of what you overcame, brave because of what you defeated, fierce because of what you mastered, and powerful because of what you conquered. Matshona Dhliwayo
Dream while others are sleeping. Dare while others are wishing....
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Dream while others are sleeping. Dare while others are wishing. Do while others are talking. Deliver while others are quitting. Matshona Dhliwayo
To have extreme, laser-like focus, you must be willing to...
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To have extreme, laser-like focus, you must be willing to reject a lot of opportunities, even if they sound great. Mensah Oteh
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Circumstances, events or situations do not have inherent meanings except what you give them Mensah Oteh
The brave with all of their weaknesses are better than...
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The brave with all of their weaknesses are better than the cowardly with all of their strengths. Matshona Dhliwayo
Time is the first currency for success and one we...
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Time is the first currency for success and one we all hold in common. Mensah Oteh
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You receive the gift of time freely and equally every day, beautifully wrapped in twenty-four new hours to invest in whatever you want, and how you use each hour decides your success or the lack of it Mensah Oteh
Joy gives you strength. Hope gives you fortitude. Faith gives...
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Joy gives you strength. Hope gives you fortitude. Faith gives you courage. Love gives you power. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The mind shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s wisdom; the heart, in proportion to one’s courage; and the soul, in proportion to one’s love. Matshona Dhliwayo
If your actions don't live up to your words, you...
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If your actions don't live up to your words, you have nothing to say. DaShanne Stokes
Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide...
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Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure. Matshona Dhliwayo
Find something about yourself to laugh about every day.
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Find something about yourself to laugh about every day. Mensah Oteh
The most important relationship in your life should be your...
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The most important relationship in your life should be your relationship with yourself. Mensah Oteh
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You are on your way to building a significant life when your service to others stops focusing on the now and the immediate future and instead focuses on generations to come and how your actions today will impact them long after you are gone. Mensah Oteh
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To find true fulfilment, you must live your life’s purpose. Mensah Oteh
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There isn’t a single definition of happiness to suit everyone’s requirements, but you know it when you feel it Mensah Oteh
Success and the pursuit of it can nourish your body,...
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Success and the pursuit of it can nourish your body, but only significance has the ability to nourish your mind, body and spirit. Mensah Oteh
Master the art of finding something to celebrate about in...
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Master the art of finding something to celebrate about in each moment and life will become an exciting adventure Mensah Oteh
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Don’t try, be happy. Mensah Oteh
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You already have the abundance of life in you, and each day you must decide to live abundantly by choosing not to live in the past, by never taking counsel of your fear, and most importantly by seeing the greatness within you and embracing it. Mensah Oteh
The abundant life should include all that life has freely...
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The abundant life should include all that life has freely given you — love, good health, success, prosperity, happiness, joy, spirituality, fulfilment, wisdom, purpose, growth and excitement. Mensah Oteh
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To succeed in life you need five things — a burning desire, a willingness to do whatever it takes, wisdom, incredible effort, and a commitment to never ending improvement. Mensah Oteh
The greatest people in history were those who lived a...
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The greatest people in history were those who lived a life of significance and service. You can join them if you’re willing to serve. Mensah Oteh
You need time, perseverance, and patience to develop the character...
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You need time, perseverance, and patience to develop the character and abilities required for success. Mensah Oteh
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Define success by your terms, not by other people’s standards. Mensah Oteh
Greatness is achieved when you fulfil your purpose by doing...
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Greatness is achieved when you fulfil your purpose by doing what you were born to do. Mensah Oteh
Always direct your emotions, desires, behaviour, and actions in the...
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Always direct your emotions, desires, behaviour, and actions in the present so they are in alignment with what you want in your future. Mensah Oteh
Self-discipline is a prerequisite to progress.
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Self-discipline is a prerequisite to progress. Mensah Oteh
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Your ego does not need to be crushed, it needs to be redeemed. Mensah Oteh
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Perfection is the lowest standard out there because it is unattainable. Be the best you can but don’t try to be someone you were not born to be. Mensah Oteh
Your words reveal your wants but your actions reveal your...
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Your words reveal your wants but your actions reveal your expectations. Mensah Oteh
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You have mastered the art of discipline when you are able to act according to what you ultimately desire rather than how you feel in the present moment. Mensah Oteh
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To get to ‘yes’ from ‘no’, you may have to journey through ‘maybe’. Mensah Oteh
Ninety-five per cent of your success or failure will come...
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Ninety-five per cent of your success or failure will come from your daily habits. Mensah Oteh
Staying true to your dream by using your mental, emotional...
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Staying true to your dream by using your mental, emotional and physical strength is discipline in action. You express it through focus, grit, self-control, persistence, perseverance, and willpower. Mensah Oteh
Discipline is more about self-control through your inner strength and...
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Discipline is more about self-control through your inner strength and less about restriction. Mensah Oteh
The ability to make yourself do what needs to be...
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The ability to make yourself do what needs to be done at the appropriate time and in the appropriate manner — irrespective of your feelings — marks the true test of self-discipline. Mensah Oteh
Self-discipline is a learned habit that should be developed and...
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Self-discipline is a learned habit that should be developed and continuously worked on through regular application, practice, and repetition. Mensah Oteh
Discipline begins where you are, and the key to sustaining...
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Discipline begins where you are, and the key to sustaining the level of discipline you need lies in developing daily habits and routines which mirror the life you want to have. Mensah Oteh
The investment you make in others is transferred to everyone...
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The investment you make in others is transferred to everyone they influence long after you’re gone. Significance Mensah Oteh
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Significance is about making a difference, and its pursuit should ideally come before the pursuit of success — or at least at the same time. Mensah Oteh
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It’s not how long you live that matters, it’s how well you live. Mensah Oteh
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Have you decided how great you want to be? It’s really up to you. Greatness is a choice. Mensah Oteh
Success may create excitement, but only significance leads to fulfilment.
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Success may create excitement, but only significance leads to fulfilment. Mensah Oteh
Success lasts a lifetime but stops at the end of...
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Success lasts a lifetime but stops at the end of your life. Significance lasts many lifetimes and continues long after you’re gone. Mensah Oteh
If you see success as a race, then you will...
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If you see success as a race, then you will start eagerly with enthusiasm and passion with the hope of finishing quickly but there is much more to your success journey than your duration and speed. Mensah Oteh
Achievers are biased towards action despite any fear, and this...
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Achievers are biased towards action despite any fear, and this courage sets them apart from others. Mensah Oteh
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You need courage because at various moments in your life you might need to attempt something new, push yourself outside your comfort zone, challenge the status quo, change your story, or overcome your fear. Mensah Oteh
Acting courageously is about knowing and making the right choices...
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Acting courageously is about knowing and making the right choices based on a deep conviction that dwarfs fear, doubt, and worry. Mensah Oteh
Courage is the ability to make yourself take action in...
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Courage is the ability to make yourself take action in spite of your fear. Mensah Oteh
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Successful people’s dreams aren’t just about results. They’re about the changes their dreams will bring to their lives and the impact achieving their goal will have on those around them. Mensah Oteh
Dare to be different.
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Dare to be different. Mensah Oteh
Big dreams only come true when you believe and have...
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Big dreams only come true when you believe and have the courage to pursue them. Mensah Oteh
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Courage is important but it shouldn’t be used in making impulsive decisions or taking uncalculated actions. Mensah Oteh
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You might fear you don’t have what it takes, but you don’t need to have all the answers or everything figured right from the start. Mensah Oteh
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Finding the courage to break away from other people’s opinions, and your self-limiting thoughts, could be the most significant breakthrough transformation you make on your journey to success. Mensah Oteh
You are a product of the stories you believe and...
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You are a product of the stories you believe and accept. Mensah Oteh
Until you develop the courage to pursue that dream in...
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Until you develop the courage to pursue that dream in your heart, you will never reach your true potential. Mensah Oteh
To become successful you have to dream big. Small dreams...
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To become successful you have to dream big. Small dreams don’t have the magic to stir up passion and greatness within you. Mensah Oteh
Embrace who you are and your divine purpose. Identify the...
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Embrace who you are and your divine purpose. Identify the barriers in your life, and develop discipline, courage and the strength to permanently move beyond them, and keep moving forward. Germany Kent
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I thank God every day for this life, and I want there to be more, though that’s not known. What is known is that I’m alive today, this minute. And that’s pretty much what we all have — this day, this moment. Edie Littlefield Sundby
We all die. Not all of us live.
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We all die. Not all of us live. Edie Littlefield Sundby
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If I’ve learned anything from facing death, it is that life is not meant to be survived. Life is the greatest adventure there is. And why stop your adventuring when someone says the end may be near? The truth is, we never know when the end will actually come. None of us will avoid it forever. What’s the point in trying? Live fearlessly! Edie Littlefield Sundby
I am fighting to stay alive not because I fear...
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I am fighting to stay alive not because I fear death, but because I love life. Edie Littlefield Sundby
Acceptance of death and cancer did not mean I intended...
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Acceptance of death and cancer did not mean I intended to give up, just the opposite. I was prepared to fight cancer not out of fear of dying, but out of joy of living. Edie Littlefield Sundby
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Through the Grace of God and His medicine I am healed.” The prayer was accompanied by a vision straight out of Braveheart, a line of Scottish Highland warriors in kilts with huge shields and long spears marching in brave unison and attacking and killing the cancer. They were advancing, towards the cancer, striking and killing it with strong accurate thrusts from their sharp spears. The vision was so strong I could hear marching feet, and visibly see the cancer in me dying. “Through the Grace of God and His medicine I am healed, ” became my constant prayer. The prayer awakened with me each day, coming on the wings of the morning. It followed in my heart through the day, and was on my lips as I drifted to sleep at night. Edie Littlefield Sundby
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When I put down Lance Armstrong’s book, I understood something profoundly. Edie, if you can move, you’re not sick. I decided right then and there that no matter what cancer did to me I would continue to move. Movement was what the physical body was designed to do; it was how it coped and functioned. Movement was vitality. It was life. I would move. Always. No matter what. Until my last breath, I would move. . Edie Littlefield Sundby
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I started to walk the day I was told I was dying of cancer. I believe walking has kept me alive. I live with a constant, pressing awareness of death. Once I start to walk, I am not afraid anymore; all is well. Edie Littlefield Sundby
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I walk to rid myself of the terror of cancer, and to overcome the fear of it coming back. The fear may never completely fade, but actively engaging life — whatever that may involve — reminds me of the joy each day can bring. Edie Littlefield Sundby
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I love to walk. Walking is a spiritual journey and a reflection of living. Each of us must determine which path to take and how far to walk; we must find our own way, what is right for one may not be for another. There is no single right way to deal with late stage cancer, to live life or approach death, or to walk an old mission trail. Edie Littlefield Sundby
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She wears it so beautifully doesn’t she, her pain… Always smiling, always positive…. always happy to help… It’s like a garment perfectly tailored to fit the way she carries it… with a touch of grace… and the quietness of that sad smile…. All so you’d never know how heavy it really was. Ranata Suzuki
Hit the reset button. Whatever happened yesterday, forget about it....
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Hit the reset button. Whatever happened yesterday, forget about it. Get a new perspective. Today is a new day. Fresh start, begins now. Germany Kent
Step out on faith and walk into your purpose.
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Step out on faith and walk into your purpose. Germany Kent
Wisdom comes from making mistakes, having the courage to face...
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Wisdom comes from making mistakes, having the courage to face them, and make adjustments moving forward based upon the knowledge aquired through those experiences. Ken Poirot
We're so afraid of being hurt that we become the...
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We're so afraid of being hurt that we become the abuser first. Alaric Hutchinson
Have the courage to take off your mask and be...
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Have the courage to take off your mask and be humbled. Ken Poirot
The point at which things happen is a decision. In...
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The point at which things happen is a decision. In stead of focusing on yourself, focus on how you can help someone else. Germany Kent
A fiery spirit bursts from your soul.
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A fiery spirit bursts from your soul. A.D. Posey
You can shine as a light in this world and...
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You can shine as a light in this world and you will be safe. The divine has your back. Eileen Anglin
In order to discover who you are within, you need...
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In order to discover who you are within, you need to attune your visionary world deep in your sub-conscience to the outward world and live it. Wayne Chirisa
Divorce fear. Court courage. Pursue hope. Marry love.
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Divorce fear. Court courage. Pursue hope. Marry love. Matshona Dhliwayo
If your heart has been broken nine times, muster the...
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If your heart has been broken nine times, muster the courage to love again for the tenth. Matshona Dhliwayo
Love makes you strong when others are weak, brave when...
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Love makes you strong when others are weak, brave when others are scared, hopeful when others are despairing and cheerful when others are sad. Matshona Dhliwayo
Being first to ask for help in a friendship takes...
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Being first to ask for help in a friendship takes courage and humility. Afton Rorvik
Wisdom has a hundred eyes to see opportunities, courage has...
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Wisdom has a hundred eyes to see opportunities, courage has a hundred feet to seek opportunities, and strength has a hundred arms to seize opportunities. Matshona Dhliwayo
If birds did not believe in their ability to fly,...
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If birds did not believe in their ability to fly, the sky would be empty. Matshona Dhliwayo
In a world full of pebbles dare to be a...
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In a world full of pebbles dare to be a diamond. Matshona Dhliwayo
When the sails are strong a ship has no reason...
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When the sails are strong a ship has no reason to fear turbulence. Matshona Dhliwayo
Ignore your haters. Resist your fears. Embrace your dreams.
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Ignore your haters. Resist your fears. Embrace your dreams. Matshona Dhliwayo