Motivational quotes Quotes by Matshona Dhliwayo · Page 10

“Dirt does not bury a seed to kill it, but to help it grow.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When people try to pull you down, remember, they had to look up to do so.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When people try to bury you, remind yourself you are a seed.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don’t strive to be superior to others; strive to be better than you were yesterday.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Negative thoughts are an obstacle to happiness, positive thoughts are a bridge to joy.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The universe does not despair when a star dies; it gives birth to another one.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If a storm visits you, it's because a rainbow is looking for you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A bird is born knowing how to fly, but has to learn to conquer the skies.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The storm is the optimist’s friend, but the pessimist’s nightmare.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“You are the author of your own destiny; write yourself into history books.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Stumbling towards greatness is better than sprinting towards mediocrity.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A star on its worst day shines brighter than the moon on its best day.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When the sun rises it casts a shadow on what does not shine as bright as it.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A flower, no matter how beautiful, still has to grow in dirt.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The sky is only the limit if you have not set your eyes on reaching the stars.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The gifts that reward you the most are those that serve others the most.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Stars don’t beg the world for attention; their beauty forces us to look up.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don’t be afraid of being alone; remember, when the sun rises, it rises with nobody at its side.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A fish in shallow waters is secure, but that is not why God gave it fins.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Unleash the potential that is in another and you unleash the potential that is in you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When you have the world on your shoulders, God alone can help you carry it.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you want to rise, drop everyone that is weighing you down.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Dark times don't create stars; it is at night when what has always been in the star is revealed.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Winners play to win. Losers play to avoid defeat. Losing teaches you how to win; winning teaches you how not to lose.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If birds did not believe in their ability to fly, the sky would be empty.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“You must walk on water, especially if you don’t know how to swim.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don’t be afraid of being alone; a lion does not rule the jungle with sheep at its side.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“In a crowd do not lose your individuality, and in your individuality do not lose the crowd.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“It is not the size of a seed, but the size of what rises from it.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A butterfly is a caterpillar who never gave up on his dream to fly.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A bird does not fly because of the wind around it, but because of the strength within it.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Genius is in you, but like a seed, you determine whether it dies or grows.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Storms add color to rainbows; darkness adds value to stars.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you have the power to put a smile on one person’s face, you have the power to change the world.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you have a spark of genius, kindle it until it becomes a flame.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The only race you are guaranteed to win is the one you run alone.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo