Innocent Mwatsikesimbe Quotes & Sayings

Great things often come from actions and decisions taken by others, that are deemed wild, stupid or unreasonable at the time, but later prove to be very useful. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Okay, let's recap.
So I lost a few good things, but wait;
There's other fish in the sea.
And my heart's still here: the bait.
It has a few cracks
And a couple of shark bites,
But it's alright.
A bleeding heart is never one to wait in the water for long.
I wonder what my next catch will be.. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Bad things bring out the real you; the person hidden beneath all those layers of comfort. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I learnt that people copy people they look up to, and good products inspire copycats. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I've been through a lot, but I stayed true to who I am. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Acceptance.
Good and bad,
Fortune and misfortune,
Pleasure and pain,
I want it all,
Because it's mine. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

By taking control of the present, you are choosing to alter the past you are making for yourself, and your future too. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Well, I think the first thing to do when trying to let go of the past is to accept it. Denial only delays the problem for later. Deal with it now. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I tell her that the best thing to do when you fall is to get up,
And she is up, so she's moving in the right direction. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Letting someone control your life for you and decide what you will be is a sure way of creating things to regret on the day of reckoning. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Doors close. That's life, but they don't necessarily have to hit my nose, and leave me hanging and shocked every time they do. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I'm strong beyond appearances reveal,
But I'm human, and have weak moments still. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Change is a friend to a life with a vision, but an enemy to an aimless person. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

When you read a book and its words agree with what you think, your view of the world or your feelings at the time, you discover that there are people out there that think like you. That takes away a feeling of loneliness. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Judging a person's maturity by the number of years they've lived is misleading. This is because people mature at different rates. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Let your hair loose, and enjoy the breeze.
Go out into the woods and sit under trees,
Do whatever it takes and set your mind at ease. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

The joy of success outweighs whatever negativity you might get from failing a couple of times. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Your heart is your compass in the journey of life; follow it. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Take one more step because it might be the last one needed. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

What you do now will be in the past right after you do it. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Money doesn't change you, it reveals you. Money is just an enabler, whatever a person chooses to do with it is a reflection of their character. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I'm not afraid of heights,
I actually want to go higher. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Laziness is when you accede to the misconception that work is unnecessary. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

The road does seem long before you embark on the journey,
That's why I think the most difficult part is to start.
But when you are in motion, and steps taken become many,
Nothing can stop you; that's only if you guard your heart. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

People might talk, but minding them will not solve your problems. Thinking and then doing solves problems. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Look into my eyes and
You'll see my mind.
A tranquil city,
That rebuilt itself and left the past behind. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Heart to heart we speak the same language. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

When a person works towards a goal, he or she immediately creates two possible scenarios or outcomes; namely success and failure. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Education, possessions, or people cannot replace passion, but they are given meaning by your passion in life. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I feel relieved, reborn, I'm me again.
Free from heartbreak, that strong yet invisible chain,
That stymied me from living again. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Moving islands in the ocean of sky.
Beautiful white curtains in the sky,
Veiling and unveiling portions, as time passes by.
I watch clouds, when my mind feels clouded. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Thoughts can be such slippery things sometimes,
Very hard to handle.
But to a well-trained mind,
They are easy to bind — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Not many abilities are inherent. Most are acquired through patient practice, and those that are inherent are enhanced and utilized through practice too. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

True happiness involves the freedom to be yourself. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Dreams become reality as you walk toward them — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

There are times when you have to do things for yourself, not because no one else can do it, but because no one else can do it to the degree you want. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Today is nothing but a snapshot of a place I've been, but not the place I'll always be. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Why do you wake up in the morning? — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I do not wish for anyone's downfall. The world needs successful people. I just think of ways to add more value to myself, and wish that my adversaries would do the same. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

The boundaries of your abilities are set by no one else but yourself, ultimately, and it is up to you when they will be pushed. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Learn from all, but copy none and just be yourself. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

It is us who change. We grow stronger, and the problems appear less imposing. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Don't turn a blind eye to those that empathize; that care when no one else does, because it could lead to a very satisfying and meaningful relationship, with profound levels of loyalty. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Time is a gift we all have, but in unknown quantities. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

We need work as much as we need rest; the two complement each other, one drawing power and enjoyability from the other. Rest is sweet after work, and work enjoyable after a good rest. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I believe that you get to write part of the script of your life, and some of it is written by forces beyond your control. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

The hardest part about moving on is - not looking back. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

We all have dreams; things we want to achieve, to have or to own, to be or to see. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

There will never be another day such as this one, with all the variables of life combining in such a way to form this opportunity. So don't let it go, grab it. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

One of the most valuable gifts that a person can give (or receive) is a productive mentality. It is with a productive mentality that people change their lives for the better, in ways profound. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

You only know how you feel, and you can only guess how others feel. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Changes occur and expectations change. Reality brings new possibilities, while destroying some too. It's true: the future is uncertain. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Perhaps people who don't value other people's time are actually reflecting a misunderstanding they have themselves; that of not giving appropriate value to their own time. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Problems come few and far between in the life of a proactive person. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Though it is not the most enjoyable experience in the world, hardship is a very good teacher. When you encounter it, you cannot help but to listen to it. It speaks with power. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I remember all of it, not because I meditate on it. No. I remember it because with each step I make toward my goals, I am reminded of how they said I couldn't do it. The more I achieve, the more they are proved wrong, in my mind. It's like motivation. Attacks on your dreams are never forgotten because they become your fuel. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I believe that if you can't agree with how they think, then it's better to learn from their difference. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Running away, avoiding life's battles or giving up robs you of the opportunity to grow and be stronger. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Power given up is power given away. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

It's quite a scary path to walk on,
When you have no one's past experience to lean on, or learn from.
It's all new and uncharted.
But nothing is finished unless it is started. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

We are always learning; we just have different teachers. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

The road might seem long,
But the joy of arriving makes it all worth it.
All I have to do is be strong. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Of course, competition against others is there, but it should serve to challenge you. To show you how well other people are competing against themselves. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

There was no point in living in fear of death, or questioning the reason for my existence because as far as I knew, I was not in complete control of my life, nor can any other person be. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

In fact, mistakes are life's way of teaching us the right way to do things. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I'm alive now, but I don't know if I will be tomorrow. The state of being alive is not guaranteed, but should I let that stop me from living? — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Who can claim to know you more than you know yourself? You have been with yourself all your life, after all. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

If all that I know as being alive will end one day, shouldn't I be grateful that I still get to enjoy it now? — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

We all have special attributes that are of value to someone. Find your place of value. You are never useless. You just need to find your place. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

It is what you do about the fear you feel that sets you apart, to be a coward or a courageous person. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

No one knows the future, but the present offers clues and hints on its direction. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

People don't act the way they do because of me. They just act out their own projection of reality, and so do I. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

It is important to note that a transitional phase has to be uncomfortable for you to move on to the next stage, lest procrastination stymies you. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Age doesn't determine maturity. It's the depth of life that does, not its duration. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Freedom to be yourself is among the most valuable freedoms I know. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Some say they love you, but some actually "do" the loving. These are the ones that truly love you, because love is seen in actions. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

What inspires you to do what you do is the reason why you persist, even in the face of trouble. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Nothing is finished unless it is started. So just start where you are. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Independence and free thought is what makes a person grow. By giving people the freedom and space to figure out who they are and be that, you give them the power to grow. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

When all is said and done, I personally think that success is when you're consistently improving and outdoing yourself. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

When you know your role in life, living makes sense because of clarity, and the loads become enjoyable to carry. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

One of the most liberating things a person can do is to admit that he or she is human and is flawed. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Your action plan is what you use to turn your dream into reality. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

There is an equation that I like to use when looking at my life's progress:
Current Worth - Past Worth = Progress or Regression — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Hearts everywhere bear scars of one form of hurt or the other, and it is necessary to keep this in mind when trying to understand why a person is the way he or she is. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Your perception of your dream changes as you walk toward it. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

If you emit positive energy, even people who don't like you will not be negative when around you. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Just don't waste time trying to change what you can't. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Yes, it will all end one day; but today is worth living. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

A door shuts in my face, but my face is already looking at another door, wondering when that one will close too and how many good things I would have gotten out of it when it does. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

You have to know yourself enough to be able to choose friends that you will be compatible with. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

I outwitted those that deliberately suppressed me not by retaliating, but by minding my own business, continuing the self-discovery journey and reinventing myself. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

That satisfying moment when you wake up and notice that you're living out your dream.. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Passively sitting around and waiting for things to happen only leaves things up to chance, which you have no control over. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

If you can't find a good enough reason to do something, then why do it? — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Most good decisions that a person make are a result of reflection and the will to change. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

Fear of failure is deceptive.
Don't do it, you'll fail, it says.
Courage is inceptive.
It's where success starts. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

So each time a person decides to wait for 'time to change things', he or she is actually waiting for other people to change his or her fortunes. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

If you are humble enough to admit to your flaws then you are capable of correcting them. — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe

What is their real problem? Is it the fear or is it what they do after feeling it? — Innocent Mwatsikesimbe