Only what is below you tries to pull you down.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The world is already full of critics; to stand out, be an encourager.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
It is easier to pluck a flower than to nurture it, which is why some would prefer to destroy your talents than nurture them.
~ 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
Hate is strong, fear is mighty, jealousy is powerful, but love is invincible.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
When reaching for the stars, beware of those who want to cut off your hands.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Jealousy stings, envy poisons, anger harms, and hate murders.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Don’t try to silence other people’s genius because you’re too deaf to hear your own.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A rose, no matter how beautiful, still has to contend with thorns.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A flower does not diminish in beauty, no matter how many weeds envy it.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Ignore those who resent you. Avoid those who begrudge you. Excuse those who envy you. Pity those who hate you.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A flower in a desert still has no reason to envy a thorn in a rainforest.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
To avoid enemies, say nothing; to avoid critics, do nothing; to avoid haters, be nothing; but to avoid mediocrity, ignore all.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
As only dead leaves allow the wind to blow them to and fro, never allow yourself to be swayed by popular opinion.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
It is in vain to try and stop a star from rising, even with a ladder.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
To achieve success, ignore doubt; fame, ignore haters; greatness, ignore fear; and immortality, ignore hardship.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The greater the fruit a trees bears, the greater the number of stones thrown at it.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If you tend to a flower, it will bloom, no matter how many weeds surround it.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Respect your haters, they are always the first to show you that you are better than them.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The louder the dogs bark the less a lion feels threatened.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Don’t be afraid of criticism, the tallest trees are always confronted by the strongest winds.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Ignore your haters. Resist your fears. Embrace your dreams.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A rose does not answer its enemies with words, but with beauty.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Don’t let mediocre people talk you out of your dreams, lions have little in common with sheep.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The larger the bricks your enemies throw at you the larger the palace you are going to build.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Smile, just to infuriate those who envy you.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
When people try to bury you, remind yourself you are a seed.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Be like seeds; do not see dirt thrown at you as your enemy, but as ground to grow.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
When people try to pull you down, remember, they had to look up to do so.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
They fired arrows at me, but I did not fire back. I picked them up instead to build my castle.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Learn from seeds to rise, no matter how much dirt is thrown at you.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Stars do not pull each other down to be more visible, they shine brighter.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If a lion turned every time small dogs barked at it, it would be the laughing stock of the jungle.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The road to success is paved with doubters and haters.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If the grass is greener on the other side, start watering your own.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo