“Honey doesn’t lose its sweetness because it is made by bees that sting.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Do not inherit enemies you have no quarrels with. It is a burden you do not wish to bear.” — Eduvie Donald Copy Share Image
“It would take a fish a lifetime to climb a tree but only a year to cross the ocean.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If men could fit water into their pockets, the ocean would be empty.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Sages see further with their eyes closed than scholars with their eyes open.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Trees generously share their fruit. Bees generously share their honey. Flowers generously share their perfume. Do likewise.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Pain teaches you more than pleasure. Failure teaches you more than success. Poverty teaches you more than prosperity. Adversity teaches you more… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“If you do not sharpen your axe, it will take twice the same amount of time to cut down the same amount… — 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
“Though no one can backtrack and create a brand new start, Everyone is capable of taking their life in a brand new… — Germany Kent 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
“If you rule the air, you are great; the waters, you are extraordinary; the lands, you are remarkable; but if you rule… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Wine had to be grapes first. Diamonds had to be rocks first. Butterflies had to be caterpillars first. Rainbows had to be… — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“In thoughts, be wise. In speech, be cautious. In sentiment, be positive. In actions, be prudent.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Learning how to cut trees down is intelligence; learning how to grow them is wisdom.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“The pen is mightier than the sword; it should never run out of ink.” — 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
“If a fly lands on your food, do not use a hammer to remove it.” — 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
“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
“One who throws stones at others has less to use to build his own house.” — 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
“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
“If a bird does not bring out all of the songs on its heart, all its symphonies die inside.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“You are not honored for the fruit you pick, but for the trees you plant.” — 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
“Seeds are proof that God puts within you what is supposed to enrich the world around you.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Beware of befriending wolves; remember, they are only loyal to their appetite.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image
“Intelligence will take you to the mountaintop; wisdom will take you to the stars.” — 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
“If you touch a wound while it is healing, you will prolong it.” — Matshona Dhliwayo Copy Share Image