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Famous Matshona Dhliwayo Quotes
“The larger the bricks your enemies throw at you the larger the palace you are going to build.”
“Don’t let mediocre people talk you out of your dreams; lions have little in common with sheep.”
“Death offers you thorns, eternity offers you roses, and life offers you both.”
“The louder the dogs bark the less a lion feels threatened.”
“The early bird gets the worm, and the early fox gets the bird.”
“Enemies stab you in the back, true friends jab you in the front.”
“A rose, no matter how beautiful, still has to contend with thorns.”
“It is in vain to try and stop a star from rising, even with a ladder.”
“When reaching for the stars, beware of those who want to cut off your hands.”
“The most irrelevant thing in your life is the opinion of your haters.”
“Against all odds, a seed rises from darkness and beautifies the universe.”
“Don’t try to silence other people’s genius because you’re too deaf to hear your own.”
“You can drop out of school but you cannot drop out of life.”
“You were given fingers to count your own blessings, not someone else's.”
“Dance to the beat of your own drum; whether the world likes your rhythmic movements or not.”
“An angel who makes you cry is better than a devil who makes you smile.”
“If you are waiting for the perfect spouse, you are waiting for the perfect disappointment.”
“False friends can be bought, but true friendship is priceless.”
“When people try to pull you down, remember, they had to look up to do so.”
“Jealousy stings, envy poisons, anger harms, and hate murders.”
“When blowing out someone’s candle you risk blowing out your own.”
“Never start a fire, especially if there is no water nearby.”
“The best way to overcome your weaknesses is to turn them into strengths.”
“Conquering hills today prepares you for conquering mountains tomorrow.”