A thorn is a rose's friend but a gardener’s enemy.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
You don't throw a compass overboard because the ocean is calm.
Walking towards love is wiser than falling into it.
An angel who makes you cry is better than a devil who makes you smile.
Any fool can marry, but only the wise live happily ever after.
A ship that sails without a compass will get lost at sea.
A large vessel will never fill up no matter how small the leak is.
Don't trust a mirror that only tells you how wonderful you look.
You cannot marry your past without divorcing your future.
Never cut down a tree whose shade you might need tomorrow.
Roses do not bloom the same time as daisies.
Love is the most beautiful flower in the garden of life.
A drop of sense can save you an ocean of tears.
Bitter wisdom is better than sweet folly.
You learn more from your tears than your smiles.
One does not become a great swimmer by swimming in shallow waters.
One man's thorn is another man's rose.
Pearls of wisdom are better than necklaces of diamonds.
You are your greatest asset in the business of your life.
The heart carries heavy loads when it is being trained to carry weighty blessings.
The highest wisdom is sometimes found in the lowest people.
Don't ruin a good opportunity fixating on a bad one.
Sense will buy you more than dollars.
What you seek for others you find for yourself.
The smartest fish are still in the sea.
Don't waste dollars counting cents.
Because the sun helps you in the day, do not scoff at stars at night.
Seek to be the smartest in a room, not the loudest.
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.
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.
Anger slowly.Forgive quickly.Trust cautiously.Love easily.
Smiling through confusion is courage.Smiling through tears is strength.Smiling through pain is power.Smiling through tragedy is greatness.
Don't speak thoughtlessly.Don't worry unnecessarily.Don't work half-heartedly.Don't spend recklessly.Don't give begrudgingly.Don't act self-centeredly.Don't live short-sightedly.
Don't take life for granted.Don't compare yourself to others.Don't run from your problems.Don't entertain negative people.Don't abuse your friendships.Don't hold onto the past.Don't throw away opportunities.Don't blame others for your failures.Don't quarrel over small issues.
Life is a gift, value it.Life is a trial, endure it.Life is a journey, complete it.Life is a test, pass it.Life is a task, fulfill it.Life is an opportunity, use it.Life is a moment, enjoy it.Life is a mission, accomplish it.
Life is a battle, face it.Life is a jungle, explore it.Life is a puzzle, study it.Life is a mystery, solve it.Life is a game, beat it.Life is an opponent, defeat it.Life is a treasure, cherish it.
Not all of us were meant to teach,but all of us were meant to learn.Not all of us were meant to lead,but all of us were meant to serve.Not all of us were meant to be rich,but all of us were meant to be charitable.Not all of us were meant to be famous,but all of us were meant to be upright.Not all of us were meant to be mighty,but all of us were meant to persevere.Not all of us were meant to be extraordinary,but all of us were meant to prevail.
Less fear, more courage.Less doubt, more faith.Less talking, more action.Less ignorance, more knowledge.
Do good.Spread love.Embrace all.Hurt none.
By the time most people say 'I'm sorry' it is already too late.
~ Ken Poirot
