“The poor can dream. The weak can hope. The helpless can strive. The powerless can rise.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The ocean is never afraid of wind rising against it; it creates beautiful waves instead.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Counting your chickens before they hatch is only wise if God has told you how many will survive.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Intelligence will teach you how to make a living; wisdom will teach you how to make a life.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If a lion invites you to dinner, turn down the offer, no matter how hungry you are.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“You cannot drown a fish in the ocean, no matter how deep you sink it.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“It is not the size of the candle that matters, but the size of its light.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Light travels halfway around the world while darkness is still putting its shoes on.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Use fear to become braver, pain to become stronger, trials to become wiser, and misfortune to become better.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The mind shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s wisdom; the heart, in proportion to one’s courage; and the soul, in proportion… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Don't waste time trying to get people to like you. It's not worth your energy and in the end you will never… — Germany Kent Copy Share Image
“Love makes you strong when others are weak, brave when others are scared, hopeful when others are despairing and cheerful when others… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Stand alone when it is to your benefit, with others when it is to your advantage, and with everyone when it is… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A fish is a genius in water, an eagle is a genius in air, a fox is a genius on land, and… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If the sun shone for itself, it would be blinded by its own light; if a river flowed for itself, it would… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Learn from acquaintances, and you are clever; from friends, and you are intelligent; from enemies, and you are shrewd; but learn from… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If you have the power to think, you have the power to change your world.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If there is a snake in the grass, you have to set the field on fire to draw it out.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If you swim with sharks, make sure you have the appetite of a whale.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The sun is intelligent because it never rises too early, and wise because it never sets too late.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Love is your greatest asset, fear is your greatest liability, and joy is your greatest reward.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Learn from the Sun; on account of its warmth it doesn’t need to beg anyone to esteem it” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Gathering eggs is commonsense; waiting for them to hatch is wisdom.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A gardener tending to his flowers is as noble as a warrior battling his opponents.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“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
“Yesterday, I was clever, I wanted to be rich. Today, I am wise, I want to be happy.” — 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
“One who throws stones at others has less to use to build his own house.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If a fly lands on your food, do not use a hammer to remove it.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If you tend to a flower, it will bloom, no matter how many weeds surround it.” — 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
“Intelligence will take you to the mountaintop; wisdom will take you to the stars.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If you touch a wound while it is healing, you will prolong it.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Beware of befriending wolves; remember, they are only loyal to their appetite.” — 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