It is easier for a candle to shine in the dark than to shine in light.

Only what is dark tries to dull the light of what shines.

If light took orders from darkness, there would be no stars.

Stars are birthed in darkness, not in sunshine.

The light you give to the world multiplies the light you receive from the universe.

The world is already full of darkness; to stand out, shine your light.

A star that helps another shine doesn't have to work twice as hard to light up the sky.

Diamonds earn their brightest glow in the dirt.

When stars refuse to shine it is the moon that gets all the glory.