The ordinary are here to fit into the world, the extraordinary are here to create their own worlds.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Think outside of the box. Work outside of the box. Dream outside of the box. Succeed outside of the box.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Diamonds are valuable because they are uncommon, sand is worthless because it is common, be yourself and you will be a diamond.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
If birds sing without worrying about who is listening to them, and monkeys dance without worrying about who is watching them, and hyenas laugh without worrying about who is mocking them, then you too must do what you do best without worrying about who is ridiculing you.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Skill follows the rules, talent breaks the rules, mastery shatters the rules, but genius makes its own rules.
~ 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
In a world full of pebbles dare to be a diamond.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Just because everyone is behaving like a clown, it doesn’t mean you have to join the circus.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The louder the dogs bark the less a lion feels threatened.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
In a world full of daisies dare to be a rose.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A star would lose its value if it tried to be something else, just be yourself.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Don't run with the crowd, fly with the stars.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The world accommodates you for fitting in, but only rewards you for standing out.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Shine your light so bright, and no one will need a telescope to see you.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
A bird in a nest is secure, but that is not why God gave it wings.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
One who takes the road less traveled earns the rewards most missed.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
The high cost of greatness is better than the low cost of mediocrity.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo
Ordinary people pursue money, simple people pursue power, average people pursue fame, but extraordinary people pursue ideas.
~ Matshona Dhliwayo