Matshona Dhliwayo Quotes

A drop of sense can save you an ocean of tears.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Bitter wisdom is better than sweet folly.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

You learn more from your tears than your smiles.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

One does not become a great swimmer by swimming in shallow waters.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

One man's thorn is another man's rose.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Pearls of wisdom are better than necklaces of diamonds.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Geniuses’ steps take you higher than talent’s leaps.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Pearls from the soul are more precious than diamonds from the mine.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

You cannot wake up one who refuses to open his eyes.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

One who loves roses cannot avoid its thorns.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

You are your greatest asset in the business of your life.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

The soul's rainbow has more colors than the sky's stars.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

The heart carries heavy loads when it is being trained to carry weighty blessings.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

The highest wisdom is sometimes found in the lowest people.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

A vessel's beauty does not determine how much water it carries.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Light poured out multiplies light poured in.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Don't ruin a good opportunity fixating on a bad one.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Sense will buy you more than dollars.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

What you seek for others you find for yourself.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

The smartest fish are still in the sea.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Don't waste dollars counting cents.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Small truths have greater power than big lies.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

One who cannot dance must not blame the song.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Because the sun helps you in the day, do not scoff at stars at night.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Seek to be the smartest in a room, not the loudest.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

An open heart has greater power than a clenched fist.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Valid questions are better than invalid assumptions.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Don't judge a lion by its swimming abilities.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

It is in vain to wipe away tears in the rain.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

God created sages because He wanted to leave the light on in the universe.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

You can crush a rose, all it will do is give off perfume.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

You have no power over your past,but you do over your present.You have no power over your history,but you do over your future.You have no power over your fortune,but you do over your actions.You have no power over your reputation,but you do over your character.You have no power over destiny,but you do over yourself.You have no power over anyone,but you do over your world.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Don't make excuses for your mistakes.Don't try to please your enemies.Don't run from your responsibilities.Don't force your opinions on others.Don't complain about things you can change.Don't compare yourself to anyone.Don't let undeserving people into your life.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Light enters a broken vessel more easily than an intact one.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Anger slowly.Forgive quickly.Trust cautiously.Love easily.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Smiling through confusion is courage.Smiling through tears is strength.Smiling through pain is power.Smiling through tragedy is greatness.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

You cannot find what God has hidden,you cannot hide what God has revealed.The world deserves the light that’s within you,you deserve the light that you give to others.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Dream more.Learn more.Work more.Become more.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

The best opportunities sometimes have the worst appearances.The poorest people sometimes have the richest minds.The shallowest people sometimes have the deepest pockets.The quietest people sometimes have the wildest hearts.The meekest people sometimes have the greatest power.The calmest people sometimes have the uneasiest souls.The humblest people sometimes have the biggest accomplishments.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

You cannot lose if you have learned one new lesson.You cannot lose if you have helped one new person.You cannot lose if you have overcome one new obstacle.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo