Matshona Dhliwayo Quotes - Page 9

It is because of pain that you value pleasure, sorrow that you value joy, despair that you value hope, war that you value peace, and hate that you value love.

It is better to lose friends than to lose your reputation, and better to lose riches than to lose your integrity.

Rising amateurs always intimidate falling masters.

If you are unmotivated to succeed, no one can help you.If you are determined to succeed, no one can stop you.

If you place two flowers in the same vase, they will not argue over who is more beautiful.

A woman’s beauty is worth little to you, a woman’s intelligence is worth much to you, a woman’s virtue is worth more to you, a woman’s love is worth the most to you, and a woman’s loyalty is worth everything to you.

Be like the sun; warm to everyone, even your enemies.

A wise bird does not lend even the smallest of its feathers to a hunter.

The shepherd's fortune is in his sheep.

When you look in the mirror and see your reflection, your eyes are open; when you look in the mirror and see God, your soul is open.

Visible obstacles shine a light on hidden opportunities.

As plants do not grow in the dark, never allow yourself to be in someone’s shadow.

Light travels halfway around the world while darkness is still putting its shoes on.

Anger is loud, rage is deafening, and wrath is thunderous; only love can silence them.

A fish that is afraid of drowning in a river is ignorant of its gifts.

Valid questions are better than invalid assumptions.

Love's weaknesses are better than hate's strengths.

Critics do not determine how high an eagle flies.

The heart’s will is greater than the hand’s strength.

A flower has no choice in where it is planted, but does have a choice in the direction it grows.

Learn from a river; obstacles may force it to change its course, but never its destination.

You are guaranteed failure if you accept it. Victory is almost in your hands if you are willing to die for it. Success is already yours if God has ordained it.

Excellence in obscurity is better than mediocrity in the spotlight.