“A rose would be miserable if it was forced to be a daisy, no matter how much water it was fed.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Use your mind’s talents diligently, your heart’s powers incredibly, and your soul’s genius profitably.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If death blew a trumpet each time he was coming, there would be no one to greet him on arrival.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A flower does not bloom for itself, but for the world; do likewise.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The universe acknowledges the value of your tears; for when it rains, it is shedding its own.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Planting a flower in the desert takes greater skill than growing a garden in a rain forest.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Your clock cannot buy you more time, your bed cannot get you more sleep, your titles cannot acquire you more influence, your… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Water is soft, but can maneuver any obstacle; be shrewd, and be gentle, and you too will be able to do likewise.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Wine had to be grapes first. Diamonds had to be rocks first. Butterflies had to be caterpillars first. Rainbows had to be… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Behind you, leave your enemies. Beside you, keep your family. Around you, maintain your friends. Within you, treasure God.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The mind is a temple of knowledge, the heart is a temple of understanding, and the soul is a temple of wisdom;… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If you are too busy to love, you are too busy to live; if you are too busy to live, you are… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Your mind shines brightest when you enlighten others; your heart, when you encourage others; your soul, when you elevate others; and your… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Trees generously share their fruit. Bees generously share their honey. Flowers generously share their perfume. Do likewise.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“You cannot tell a river in which direction it should flow, but you can steer your boat.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“You are not honored for the fruit you pick, but for the trees you plant.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Seeds are proof that God puts within you what is supposed to enrich the world around you.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The mind is the key; the heart is the door; the soul is corridor; the universe is the destination.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Give of yourself to others and others will give of themselves to you.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Practicing what you preach is the world’s most eloquent sermon.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If a bird does not bring out all of the songs on its heart, all its symphonies die inside.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Light travels half away around the world while darkness is still putting its shoes on.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The sun consumes even itself to give light to a dark world; do likewise.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“God is not Christian. God is not Muslim. God is not Buddhist. God is love.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Expand your mind. Nurture your heart. Develop your body. Cultivate your soul.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The wise are like a sprouting seed; they go forward and upward, never backward or downward.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Daisies that bring you joy are better than roses that bring you sorrow.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Hate is strong, fear is mighty, jealousy is powerful, but love is invincible.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“One who loves lives a thousand years in one day; one who hates only lives one day in a thousand years.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“You have not conquered anyone significant until you conquer yourself.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The enlightened are like stars; the darker it gets, the brighter they shine.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Love is my mother. Joy is my sister. Knowledge is brother. Wisdom is my soulmate.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Truth is my weapon. Knowledge is my armor. Wisdom is my strategist. Love is my warrior.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The mind is its thoughts, the heart is its desires, and the soul is its experiences.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“In thoughts, be wise. In speech, be cautious. In sentiment, be positive. In actions, be prudent.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
