Life-quotations Quotes by Matshona Dhliwayo · Page 11

“Though you are as a drop in the ocean, without you, the universe would be empty.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Pray for faith, hope for peace, strive for unity, and persevere for harmony.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“You are beloved; even if you were the last person on earth, the sun would rise for you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A rose started off a bud, a bird started off an egg, and a forest started off a seed.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The beauty all around you is insignificant in comparison to the beauty within you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don’t let anger control you. Don’t let hate enslave you. Don’t let negativity overcome you. Don’t let bitterness conquer you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Ignore those who resent you. Avoid those who begrudge you. Excuse those who envy you. Pity those who hate you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Those who laugh with you when you laugh are acquaintances, those who cry with you when you cry are companions, and those…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When a rock transforms into a diamond, lesser stones will not speak of its beauty, but speak of its unpolishedness.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Your clock cannot buy you more time, your bed cannot get you more sleep, your titles cannot acquire you more influence, your…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When you look up and don’t see the stars, the universe may have cleared the sky for you to replace them.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you want to know how fortunate you are, visit three places: the slum, the hospital, and the cemetery.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“To change your life, love yourself. To change your community, love others. To change the world, love everyone.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The poorest man you can marry is not the one who lacks money, but the one who lacks character.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“You are an original masterpiece; imitating someone else diminishes your value.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“I prefer male enemies to female ones; I can survive a dog’s bite better than a scorpion’s sting.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Speed is inconsequential if you are headed in the wrong direction.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If people are not dancing to your tune, change the song.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Looking on the bright side of life is better than looking on the dark side of despair.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If your thoughts are higher than your problems, you can fly above them.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“It is incredible how many hurts can be healed by the two words, 'I'm sorry.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Plucking a rose only proves you desire it, but nurturing it proves you love it.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A rose, no matter how beautiful, still has to contend with thorns.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don't pluck a rose's petals and then ask the rose why it is sad.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The sun is never denied the light it gives; likewise, you are never denied the kindness you bestow.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Respect your haters; they are always the first to show you that you are better than them.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you don't take inventory of your blessings, ingratitude will try to steal them from you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you try to extinguish the light of one who shines like the sun you will get burned.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The greatest weight a bird gives up when preparing to fly is fear.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The loveliest roses sometimes bear the ugliest thorns.”

— 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