Dreamer Quotes Quotes

“A star does not compete with other stars around it; it just shines.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Dream like a child. Reason like an elder. Play like a youth. Work like an adult.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Stars do not pull each other down to be more visible; they shine brighter.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Everyone dreams, but only some people are dreamers. The non-dreamers, by far more numerous, are those who see the world as it is. Then there are the few dreamers, who see the world as they are. The moon, the river, the train station, the sound of rain, and even something as mundane as porridge become something else with many layers. The world feels like an oil painting rather than a photograph, and the dreamers are forever seeing hidden colors where others just see the top shade. The nondreamers look through glasses, and the dreamers through a prism”
― Juhea Kim, Beasts of a Little Land

“When the world told the caterpillar its life was over, the butterfly objected, “My life has just begun.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The louder the dogs bark the less a lion feels threatened.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“To avoid enemies, say nothing; to avoid critics, do nothing; to avoid haters, be nothing; but to avoid mediocrity, ignore all.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A star is a rock that never gave up on its dream to rise.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you listen to critics for too long, you will become deaf to success.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don’t be afraid of criticism; the tallest trees are always confronted by the strongest winds.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Learn from seeds; they don’t die when you throw dirt at them; they grow.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“This life is not a Movie
And sometimes, I forget that”
― Sandesh Hukpachongbang

“Think of the future.
Dream of the future.
Live for the future.

Risk all.
Give all.
Exceed all.
Win all.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Big dreamers become big winners.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don’t let mediocre people talk you out of your dreams; lions have little in common with sheep.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“As only dead leaves allow the wind to blow them to and fro, never allow yourself to be swayed by popular opinion.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don't just chase your dreams, overtake them.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When reaching for the stars, beware of those who want to cut off your hands.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Focus on your dreams, not on your critics.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Chase your dreams, not your haters.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Dream high, never dream low.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“People say being a dreamer is a bad thing, well isn't there a saying that says "thoughts become things”
― Mike Sherratt

“You can dream of having a lot of money, while others are earning and making money every day.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Chase your dreams confidently. Pursue your aspirations positively. Execute your goals expectantly.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Everyone dreams, but only some people are dreamers. The non-dreamers, by far more numerous, are those who see the world as it is. Then there are the few dreamers, who see the world as are. The moon, the river, the train station, the sound of rain, and even something as mundane as porridge become something else with many layers. The world feels like an oil painting rather than a photograph, and the dreamers are forever seeing hidden colors where others just see the top shade. The nondreamers look through glasses, and the dreamers through a prism.”
― Juhea Kim, Beasts of a Little Land

“All the greatest leaders are dreamers, sometimes visionaries of the future that lies ahead of us.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“But the morning was like a cold ice bath for the dreamer. And it was certainly waking me from my dreamy, kaleidoscope-colored glasses.”
― Brooke Gilbert, The Paris Soulmate

“Policymakers do the work of prophets, or dreamers, who create foundations and ideal goals without putting them into practice.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“If there’s one thing certain about dreamers, it’s this: we never succumb to hopelessness. When your inner thought life is rich and fulfilling, there’s always an ounce of hope to be found in the cavernous reaches of life’s squalor.

That’s not to say things don’t get rough – they do. I almost killed myself more than once over this fucking woman. Love you, babe. Never again.”
― Aaron Kyle Andresen, How Dad Found Himself in the Padded Room: A Bipolar Father's Gift For The World