Wise Quotes Quotes

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

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

A spider is slow, but its web catches the fastest flies.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

A clean pond is more useful than a dirty ocean.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

You cannot catch a whale and a fish with the same bait.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

A strong ant is better than a weak lion.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

It is at the edge of intelligence that wisdom awaits.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

The eye, though small, sees remarkable things.The ear, though small, hears remarkable things.The hand, though small, carries remarkable things.The foot, though small, transports remarkable things.The tongue, though small, utters remarkable things.The mind, though small, perceives remarkable things.The heart, though small, contains remarkable things.The soul, though small, experiences remarkable things.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Clenched fists are not open to receive blessings.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

A lion is only dangerous if it has teeth.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

You cannot till this year’s land using last year’s sun.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Think twice as much as others.Study twice as much as others.Work twice as much as others.Give twice as much as others.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Listen until you're the smartest.Learn until you're the wisest.Live until you're the merriest.Love until you're the kindest.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

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.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Don't resist change if it is to your advantage.Don't ruin a good opportunity fixating on a bad one.Don't burn down bridges you will need to cross tomorrow.Don't expect other people to solve your problems.Don't let what's behind you dictate what's ahead of you.Don't lose sleep over anyone who doesn't lose sleep over you.Don’t let life's small arrows wound your big soul.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

He who walks with the wise goes farther than he who runs with fools.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

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.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

He who despises a poor man’s wisdom has turned away great riches.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

I would rather be average and wise than be extraordinary and imprudent.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

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.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

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.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

You can see a person without using your eyes,hear a person without using your ears,carry a person without using your hands,speak to a person without using your mouth,and move a person without using your feet.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Acquaintances are numerous. Friends are few. Enemies many.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Little things matter. Even a small tear wets the face.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

So much can be done,even when little is said.So little can be done,even when much is spoken.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

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.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Less fear, more courage.Less doubt, more faith.Less talking, more action.Less ignorance, more knowledge.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Wisdom is better than flattery, even if bitter in your ears.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

When you strike the shepherd you strike the sheep.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

You don’t need a long beard to be a sage,you need to be teachable.You don’t need gray hair to be wise,you need to be sensible.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

The wolf pounces on the sheep when the shepherd strays.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Don’t build a cabin near a termite colony.Don’t rear rabbits near wolves.Don’t attack a cub in front of its mother.Don’t stone a bird you want to catch.Don’t pick a flower before it blooms.Don’t pick fruit before it sweetens.Don’t count game you have not caught.Don’t hunt with a blunt spear.Don’t fish in poisoned waters.Don’t close your eyes near a predator.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

A sharp stick is better than a blunt sword.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo