Life quotes Quotes by Matshona Dhliwayo · Page 12

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When bitter, say little; when angry, say nothing; when happy, say much; when joyful, say all.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

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

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A rock that perseveres under heat and pressure soon becomes a diamond.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Beautiful gifts sometimes come wrapped in ugly paper.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Empty pockets taught me a million lessons; full pockets gave me a million temptations.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you press grapes, wine will pour out; if you crush roses, perfume will pour out; if you afflict the talented, genius…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Life is a shrewd teacher, hardship is an unfriendly lecturer, death is a pessimistic professor, and eternity is an illuminated philosopher.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Jealousy says, “Compete with each other.” Envy says, “Destroy each other.” Empathy says, “Help each other.” Love says, “Empower each other.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Use your mind’s talents diligently, your heart’s powers incredibly, and your soul’s genius profitably.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Behind you, leave your enemies. Beside you, keep your family. Around you, maintain your friends. Within you, cherish God.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“To strengthen the body’s muscles, exercise; the mind’s muscles, read; the heart’s muscle’s, laugh; and the soul’s muscles, love.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Worry soils, even the purest mind. Envy poisons, even the purest heart. Greed sullies, even the purest soul.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“You are strong because of what you overcame, brave because of what you defeated, fierce because of what you mastered, and powerful…

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Give of yourself to others and others will give of themselves to you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When people try to bury the truth they forget that it's a seed.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Practicing what you preach is the world’s most eloquent sermon.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The lightest weight anyone can carry on life’s journey is hope.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Today's tears sweep the road to tomorrow's blessings.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Life introduces you to the world; love introduces the world to you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When life’s journey is wearisome, put on hope’s shoes.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don't water anything that you don't want to grow in your life.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“You are not honored for the fruit you pick, but for the trees you plant.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Watch your enemies. Watch your friends. Watch your acquaintances. Watch everyone.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Seeds are proof that God puts within you what is supposed to enrich the world around you.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“When God wants to give you a miracle, He first gives you a problem.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Making your mark in the world is better than making trouble.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“You can drop out of school but you cannot drop out of life.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“It is impossible to graduate from the University of Life with no scars.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Planting a flower in the desert takes greater skill than growing a garden in a rain forest.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Storms pass by on their way to get all the colors needed to paint your rainbow.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Intelligence will take you to the mountaintop; wisdom will take you to the stars.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Jealousy stings, envy poisons, anger harms, and hate murders.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The greatest battles go to the strongest warriors.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“A flower’s beauty is birthed in a seed’s ugly struggles.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“Your darkest days prepare you for your brightest years.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“The world says fit in; the universe says stand out.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you tend to a flower, it will bloom, no matter how many weeds surround it.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo