The only person that can stop you is you. If you let your mistakes define you, if you wear the labels people stick on you, if you believe the lies from the accuser, then that will keep you from what God has called you to do.
You have to pass the test of overlooking insults, ignoring what people say. They wouldn’t be talking about you if you weren’t making a difference, if you weren’t a leader, if you weren’t shining brightly.
🌕✨ Ousmane Dembélé when asked to mention arguments to get the Ballon d’Or: “I don't have one… I never sell myself”.
“I will not sell myself, never!”, told L’Équipe.
People can damage your image, criticize your personality, and spread rumors about you, yet they can never strip away your good deeds. No matter how they portray you, you will always be admired by people who know you best