“It is in vain to try and stop a star from rising, even with a ladder.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Those who pull you down are inferior to those who lift you up.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The sun is not jealous of the stars, and is therefore able to benefit from them at night.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If a lion turned every time small dogs barked at it, it would be the laughing stock of the jungle.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If you base your worth on other people's opinion of you, you will be worth little or nothing by the time you… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“You can shoot a million arrows at the sun, but not even one will pierce it.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“In order to bring down the great, you have to be able to reach the stars.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Don’t let mediocre people talk you out of your dreams; lions have little in common with sheep.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“They fired arrows at me, but I did not fire back. I picked them up instead to build my castle.” — 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
“The world is already full of critics; to stand out, be an encourager.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“It is in vain to stone the sky, no matter how big the rock is.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If you listen to critics for too long, you will become deaf to success.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A rose, no matter how beautiful, still has to contend with thorns.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“When they fail to kill your genius, they try to assassinate your character.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Jealousy says, “Compete with each other.” Envy says, “Destroy each other.” Empathy says, “Help each other.” Love says, “Empower each other.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The world may be responsible for pushing you down, but you are responsible for pulling yourself up.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“To avoid enemies, say nothing; to avoid critics, do nothing; to avoid haters, be nothing; but to avoid mediocrity, ignore them all.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Be noble like the sun; let even those who resent you for shinning benefit from your warmth.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Don’t try to silence other people’s genius because you’re too deaf to hear your own.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“A parrot's gift is to talk; an eagle's gift is to fly. I'd rather be an eagle.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“As only dead leaves allow the wind to blow them to and fro, never allow yourself to be swayed by popular opinion.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Excellence annoys your haters, success infuriates them, and genius kills them.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Don’t be afraid of criticism; the tallest trees are always confronted by the strongest winds.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Ignore those who resent you. Avoid those who begrudge you. Excuse those who envy you. Pity those who hate you.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Intelligence says think. Understanding says ponder. Insight says perceive. Enlightenment says overcome.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Love is the heart’s best tenant; it always pays its rent on time.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Your mind has the intellect to lift the world, your heart has the wisdom to better the world, and your soul has the genius… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If you try to measure love's power, you will run out of measuring tape.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Your soul is your paintbrush, your world is your canvass, your life is your masterpiece.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Truth sees the world as it is; hope sees the world as it could be.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Falling in love is not the problem; hitting your head on the way down is.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Spend time with people who enrich your mind, nourish your heart, and illuminate your soul.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“You have the world in your hands if you have the universe in your soul.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image