Excellence annoys your haters, success infuriates them…

“Look up at the stars, not down at your haters.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don’t use your energy to hate on anyone; use it to create the life you desire.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Envy is a thief, the first thing it tries to steal is your joy.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Pulling others down leaves you less time to pull yourself up.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Envy is admiration laced with resentment.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When reaching for the stars, beware of those who want to cut off your hands.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Only what is below you tries to pull you down.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Love your haters, but don’t waste time trying to appease them.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Because the moon is not jealous of the sun, it benefits from its light.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A bird with beautiful feathers is the target of many hunters.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A swan is beautiful, even if mocked by ugly ducks.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Do not hold grudges against those who try to keep you down; the higher you go, the smaller they become. Do not trust those…

— Matshona Dhliwayo