Matshona Dhliwayo Quotes & Sayings

He who is shallow cannot think deeply. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The best way to calm a storm is to calm yourself. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Though roses have thorns, they are still worth more than daises. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Worry is unnecessary weight on the mind;
replace it with hope.
Fear is unneeded weight on the heart;
substitute it with love.
Hate is undesirable weight on the soul;
supplant it with God. — Matshona Dhliwayo

If every door you knock on doesn't open, it's time to build your own. — Matshona Dhliwayo

There are many fish in the sea, but to catch the right one you need God's help. — Matshona Dhliwayo

There is no sharper spear than wisdom.
There is no larger shield than faith.
There is no better fortress than truth.
There is no greater strength than hope.
There is no higher power than love. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Roses bloom whether you praise them or not. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Love is the heartbeat of the universe; without it, everything dies. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Perseverance is the bridge between talent and genius. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The greatest you is found in the kindest you. — Matshona Dhliwayo

One who is bitter is seldom a winner. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Hardship is a legitimate test of character, resilience a legitimate sign of strength and patience a legitimate mark of faith. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Three quarters of faith is boldness.
Three quarters of wisdom is intelligence.
Three quarters of love is kindness. — Matshona Dhliwayo

I could not break records; so I decided to shatter them. — Matshona Dhliwayo

There are many ways even to cook an egg. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Love in your heart gives you the universe in your hands. — Matshona Dhliwayo

An intelligent politician will draw countless;
an enlightened politician will help countless. — Matshona Dhliwayo

When you look in the mirror and see your reflection, your eyes are open; when you look in the mirror and see God, your soul is open. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Caged birds still sing beautiful symphonies. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Love faithfully.
Love fearlessly.
Love fervently.
Love forbearingly. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Wise people heed the voice of reason;
the wisest heed the voice of God. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Costly gifts are from men;
priceless gifts are from God. — Matshona Dhliwayo

He who has the greatest love has the greatest riches. — Matshona Dhliwayo

He who overcomes fear has overcome a hundred hurdles.
He who overcomes failiure has overcome a thousand hurdles.
He who overcomes folly has overcome a million hurdles.
He who overcomes his faults has overcome countless hurdles. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Truth that hurts is better than lies that heal. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Open doors are blessings. Closed doors are extraordinary blessings. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Sell confidently.
Sell competently.
Sell compellingly.
Sell competitively. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The distance between a man and pride is the distance between himself and destruction. — Matshona Dhliwayo

A tree fears an axe even though its handle is made from it. — Matshona Dhliwayo

One sky, many lands.
One story, many books.
One truth, many interpretations.
One road, many paths.
One God, many religions. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Hate is short, fear is narrow, joy is wide, and love is tall. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Society in its boundless ignorance ridicules the caterpillar but praises the butterfly. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Your soul account is more important than your bank account. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Love is the soul of the universe; joy is its heartbeat. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Every cloud has a silver lining because God is the one who paints them. — 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

Look around your competitors and learn from them.
Look within for your talents and exploit them.
Look back at your failures and learn from them.
Look forward to your successes and reach for them. — Matshona Dhliwayo

You don't need faith to walk on the riverbank, you need faith to walk on water. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Virtue is more desirable in a child than intelligence. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Don't believe a man will give you the world if he doesn't even buy you flowers. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The soul's garden is watered by love's rivers. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Love your enemies but be wise when dealing with them. — Matshona Dhliwayo

One the wings of courage, one soars to his destiny. — Matshona Dhliwayo

To be accepted by others is a small achievement.
To accept yourself is a great achievement.
To be accepted by God is the greatest achievement. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Strength comes from ignoring your critics.
Power comes from mastering your fears.
Fortitude comes from wrestling your opponents.
Superiority comes from overcoming your losses.
Greatness comes from conquering your weaknesses. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Whoever is inspired can become great.
Whoever inspires others is already great. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The color of a person's skin doesn't determine the color of their heart. — Matshona Dhliwayo

If you despise your people,
you will disregard them.
If you hate your people,
you will harm them.
If you esteem your people,
you will serve them.
If you love your people,
you will even die for them. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Be truthful.
Be presentable.
Be tactical.
Be profitable. — Matshona Dhliwayo

You only need four words to spell the greatest word in the universe: L.O.V.E. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The road to failure is wide.
The road to mediocrity is smooth.
The road to success is bumpy.
The road to genius is narrow.
The road to greatness is steep. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Humility oils the wheel of dialogue. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The greater your thoughts the greater your actions. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Your dreams give you a hundred reasons to smile.
Your successes give you a thousand reasons to smile.
Your goodness gives you a million reasons to smile.
Your love gives you a billion reasons to smile.
Your God gives you countless reasons to smile. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Meditation = Strength
Prayer = Power — Matshona Dhliwayo

To have an empty head is worse than to have an empty bank account. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Out of the soil of humility grow blessings and honor. — Matshona Dhliwayo

When your enemies shut a door, God opens a window. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Morality cannot replace goodness.
Knowledge cannot replace wisdom.
Fame cannot replace honor.
Pleasure cannot replace contentment.
Passion cannot replace love. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Joy in pain is better than sorrow in pleasure. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The grip of vice is tighter than a prison lock. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Light has more space to enter a heart when it is broken. — Matshona Dhliwayo

When you lead the wise,
walk behind them.
When you lead the virtuous,
walk beside them.
When you lead the imprudent,
walk in front of them. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Miracles flow out of love. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The greater your character the greater your destiny. — Matshona Dhliwayo

A penny from God will take you further than a dollar from the devil. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Joy turns tears into laughter.
Hope turns mourning into gladness.
Wisdom turns tragedy into fortune.
Faith turns defeat into triumph.
Love turns enmity into friendship. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The Couple's Manifesto:

We will trust each other.
We will respect each other.
We will encourage each other.
We will appreciate each other.
We will complement each other.
We will treasure each other.
We will cherish each other.
We will defend each other.
We will enjoy each other.
We will love each other.

We are of one mind,
though at times we think differently.
We are of one heart,
though at times we feel differently.
We are of one soul,
though at times we love differently. — Matshona Dhliwayo

A wise bird would rather lose a worm than a feather. — Matshona Dhliwayo

You cannot find what God has hidden;
you cannot hide what God has revealed.
The world deserves the light that's within you;
you deserve the light that you give to others. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Fear is the greatest false prophet you will ever meet. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Whoever carries a grudge has extra weight on his soul. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Your life is a book;
it begins the day you are born,
the chapters pile up as you grow,
and the book ends as you die. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The caterpillar's end is the butterfly's beginning. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Nations are built overtime.
Nations are destroyed overnight. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Behind every temptation is a divine reward in resisting it;
behind every divine opportunity is a reward in taking advantage of it. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The eloquence of the pen is just as sharp as the point of a sword. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Live cheerfully.
Live confidently.
Live cautiously.
Live cleverly. — Matshona Dhliwayo

When you find yourself in a storm,
look forward to the rainbow. — Matshona Dhliwayo

You cannot lead those who do not want to follow. — Matshona Dhliwayo

What you pour into your mind you pour into the world. — Matshona Dhliwayo

A blessing shared is a blessing doubled. — Matshona Dhliwayo

To acquire things you've never had you have to do things you've never done. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Smile, even when others do not.
Care, even when others will not.
Love, even when others could not.
Give, even when others cannot. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Character is doing your best.
Excellence is being the best. — Matshona Dhliwayo

No one on the planet is richer than God;
He does not boast of riches He cannot give.
No one on the planet is wiser than God;
God does not boast of wisdom He does not possess. — Matshona Dhliwayo

No prey can bribe its way out of the hunter's hand. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Keep learning.
Keep growing.
Keep loving.
Keep living. — Matshona Dhliwayo

A fearless person wins half the battle before it begins. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Do not be deceitful.
Do not be disdainful.
Do not be distrustful.
Do not be disgraceful.
Do not be disrespectful. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The rise of one civilization is the weakening of another.
The fall of one civilization is the strengthening of another. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Your talent is a seed, what it then produces is fruit. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Consolation from a stranger is better than discouragement from a friend. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Average people focus on the storm;
extraordinary people look forward to the rainbow. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Reading a book is better than talking to a fool. — Matshona Dhliwayo

He who seeks God seeks love. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Both winners and losers shed tears; the former shed tears of joy, and the latter, tears of sorrow. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The smartest fish are still in the sea. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Sticks and stones can break a man,
but words can destroy him. — Matshona Dhliwayo