Wise Sayings Quotes

Smiling through confusion is courage.Smiling through tears is strength.Smiling through pain is power.Smiling through tragedy is greatness.

~ 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

A cowardly warrior is like a toothless lion.

~ 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

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

A toothless wolf is less dangerous than a fanged insect.

~ 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

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

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

Never make a promise you can't keep.Never look down on a person you can't help.Never solicit a question you can't answer.Never judge a person you don't understand.Never condemn a person you don't know.

~ 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

Light is formless, but pierces the eyes.Wisdom is formless, but pierces the mind.Faith is formless, but pierces the heart.Love is formless, but pierces the soul.

~ 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 pond with one fish is better than an ocean with none.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

If you light a fire, you cannot conceal the smoke.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

One who is lost cannot show others the way.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

The blind cannot see light,but can feel its warmth.The deaf cannot hear sound,but are aware of its power.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Raising donkeys in the midst of horses will not make them sprinters.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Bait, no matter how big, is useless if fish don’t want it.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Do good.Spread love.Embrace all.Hurt none.

~ Matshona Dhliwayo

Wise people understand the need to consult experts, only fools are confident they know everything.

~ Ken Poirot

True freedom is in not having a master, but in making the master your slave

~ Bangambiki Habyarimana

If you think you can't, you're wrong and right

~ Bangambiki Habyarimana

We are looking for value, guidance, advice, inspiration; for someone to show us the way. When we find him, he is our hero

~ Bangambiki Habyarimana

True understanding lies beyond the desert

~ Bangambiki Habyarimana

Keeping hatred against someone is like helping him to torture you

~ Bangambiki Habyarimana

You are what you believe

~ Bangambiki Habyarimana

Experience is hard to acquire. Only the wise acquire it

~ Bangambiki Habyarimana

A good man can be destroyed by the association with men of evil character. A wise man can learn from them

~ Bangambiki Habyarimana

If there is no reward, there is no reason to run

~ Bangambiki Habyarimana

Know the laws before you break them

~ Bangambiki Habyarimana