Life is a thorough university, pain and hardship are its distinguished professors.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If you have nothing but joy in this life, you are still rich.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If beautiful lilies bloom in ugly waters, you too can blossom in ugly situations.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
I didn't say I can change the whole world with all it entirety alone. But I can strike on a lot of things and cause a rift, and bring so many things together.
~ Nurudeen Ushawu
Seeds are proof that God sometimes packages miracles in small things.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The storm only comes to teach you how to skillfully sail your ship.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
As inside of every seed is the power to rise from darkness, inside of everyone is the power to rise from adversity.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A rock that perseveres under heat and pressure soon becomes a diamond.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If the storm forgets to bring a rainbow, paint your own.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
When the sails are strong a ship has no reason to fear turbulence.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and use it to hang your troubles.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Your end can be greater than your beginning: butterflies are the greatest proof of this.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Don’t be afraid of criticism, the tallest trees are always confronted by the strongest winds.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
An exceptional Sensei has traits such as patience and integrity. Otherwise, natural fighting ability, cruelty and aggressive behavior may be observed in most animal predators.
~ Soke Behzad Ahmadi
The bad chapters of your life lead to the good ones if you keep turning the pages.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The sun announces its presence with light, not words; do likewise.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
When the world told the caterpillar its life was over, the butterfly objected, “My life has just begun.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
An Oak tree is a daily reminder that great things often have small beginnings.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Be noble like the sun, let even those who resent you for shinning benefit from your warmth.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Every seed must rise through dirt to enjoy the sunshine.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Never allow yourself to be defined by your past; ‘yesterday’ is just a word, not a dictionary.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If the grass is greener on the other side, try planting better seeds.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Ignore your haters. Resist your fears. Embrace your dreams.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A daisy blooming in a desert is worth more than a rose blossoming in a rainforest.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The storm is an artist, the rainbow is its masterpiece.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
When night comes do not despair; rejoice instead and say to yourself, “At least now I can see the stars.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
It can’t be done,” they told the caterpillar. “It can,” replied the butterfly.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If they ask you how rich you are, tell them to look inside your heart.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
You are as the sun; the world is your stage; even without an audience, shine.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A rose does not answer its enemies with words, but with beauty.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If seeds despaired in their darkest hours, they would never rise to enjoy their brightest days.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The universe sees your beauty, now see the beauty in others.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo