32 Quotes About Stand Out

What makes a person stand out? Is it their job, their education, their accomplishments? These stand-out quotes will inspire you to take a closer look at what really makes you extraordinary.

You were not born to impress the world, but to...
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You were not born to impress the world, but to impress the universe. Matshona Dhliwayo
The world is already full of critics; to stand out,...
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The world is already full of critics; to stand out, be an encourager. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is impossible for a star to shine and not...
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It is impossible for a star to shine and not get noticed, even in the dark. 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
You are a product of your environment, but to be...
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You are a product of your environment, but to be great your environment has to be a product of you. Matshona Dhliwayo
Think outside of the box. Work outside of the box....
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Think outside of the box. Work outside of the box. Dream outside of the box. Succeed outside of the box. Matshona Dhliwayo
In a crowd do not lose your individuality, and in...
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In a crowd do not lose your individuality, and in your individuality do not lose the crowd. Matshona Dhliwayo
They know your face, but not your mind. They understand...
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They know your face, but not your mind. They understand your words, but not your heart. They hear your name, but not your soul. They grasp your past, but not your future. Matshona Dhliwayo
Ignore those who resent you. Avoid those who begrudge you....
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Ignore those who resent you. Avoid those who begrudge you. Excuse those who envy you. Pity those who hate you. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If birds sing without worrying about who is listening to them, and monkeys dance without worrying about who is watching them, and hyenas laugh without worrying about who is mocking them, then you too must do what you do best without worrying about who is ridiculing you. 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
Just because everyone is behaving like a clown, it doesn’t...
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Just because everyone is behaving like a clown, it doesn’t mean you have to join the circus. Matshona Dhliwayo
The louder the dogs bark the less a lion feels...
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The louder the dogs bark the less a lion feels threatened. Matshona Dhliwayo
You are as the sun; the world is your stage;...
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You are as the sun; the world is your stage; even without an audience, shine. Matshona Dhliwayo
In a world full of daisies dare to be a...
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In a world full of daisies dare to be a rose. Matshona Dhliwayo
A rose does not answer its enemies with words, but...
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A rose does not answer its enemies with words, but with beauty. Matshona Dhliwayo
Roses do not bloom hurriedly; for beauty, like any masterpiece,...
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Roses do not bloom hurriedly; for beauty, like any masterpiece, takes time to blossom. Matshona Dhliwayo
The beauty all around you is insignificant in comparison to...
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The beauty all around you is insignificant in comparison to the beauty within you. Matshona Dhliwayo
The world accommodates you for fitting in, but only rewards...
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The world accommodates you for fitting in, but only rewards you for standing out. Matshona Dhliwayo
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In the presence of the sun nobody sees the stars; excel, and you too will eclipse your competition. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If a lion turned every time small dogs barked at it, it would be the laughing stock of the jungle. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Shine your light so bright, and no one will need a telescope to see you. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Wolves travel in packs, but the fiercest travel alone. Matshona Dhliwayo
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An original pebble is better than a counterfeit diamond. Matshona Dhliwayo
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It is better to be a star for one day than a moon for a lifetime. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Light cannot hide its beauty, not even in darkness. Matshona Dhliwayo
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In a world full of game players, the only way to set yourself apart is to be a game changer. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Stars shine so they can see the world, not so the world can see them. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Ordinary people pursue money, simple people pursue power, average people pursue fame, but extraordinary people pursue ideas. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Stars are not praised for shining during the day, but at night. Matshona Dhliwayo
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To be a good leader, win minds; to be a great leader, win heart’s; and to be an extraordinary leader, win souls. Matshona Dhliwayo