Criticism quotes Quotes by Matshona Dhliwayo

“The world is already full of critics; to stand out, be an encourager.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“It is in vain to stone the sky, no matter how big the rock is.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A rose does not lose sleep because it was mocked by weeds.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Be like the sun; never let the opinions of those who hate you dull your shine.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Believe in yourself, not in your critics.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Ignore your haters. Resist your fears. Embrace your dreams.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If people haven't walked a mile in your shoes, don't listen to them if they mock the sores on your feet.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The bigger the bricks critics throw at you the bigger the palace you are going to build.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Respect your haters; they are always the first to show you that you are better than them.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“It is easier to pluck a flower than to nurture it; which is why some would prefer to destroy your talents than…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Cursing the sun won't stop it from rising; neither will cursing the stars stop them from shining.”

— 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

“Small people have small minds, and thus deride big dreamers. Small people have small hearts, and thus disparage big chancers. Small people…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you throw ice at the sun, it will melt; if you throw spears, they will burn; and if you throw bricks,…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Let them judge you, but remain virtuous. Let them criticize you, but remain wise. Let them misunderstand you, but remain kind. Let…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When they judge you, yawn. When they misunderstand you, smile. When they underestimate you, laugh. When they condemn you, ignore. When they…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you are good, people will criticize you. If you are bad, people will criticize you. If you are both good and…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When they try to judge you, remember, they themselves are judged. When they try to condemn you, remember, they themselves are condemned.…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A stone, no matter how small, resists the wind.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A lion never loses sleep over a sheep's sentiments.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“One who throws stones at others has less to use to build his own house.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you tend to a flower, it will bloom, no matter how many weeds surround it.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“People only stone a tree that is full of ripe fruit.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If roses were not special weeds would not envy them.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When your critics raise hell keep building your heaven.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Never judge an eagle by the opinion of turkeys.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don't trust a mirror that only tells you how wonderful you look.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The opinion of success matters more than the opinions of your critics.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you don't know your worth, people will put a cheap price tag on you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The riper a tree's fruit, the more stones people cast at it.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Critics do not determine how bright a star decides to shine.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Critics are loud, but success is louder.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“No one tries to stone a tree whose fruit is not ripe.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“An eagle never loses sleep over a turkey's sentiments.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo