“One who fishes in shallow waters limits the kind of fish he can catch.”
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Famous Matshona Dhliwayo Quotes
“Ask for a fish, and you only get one; ask for a net, and you can catch dozens.”
“There are many fish in the sea, but never let a good one swim away.”
“Education costs an arm and a leg, but ignorance costs you your mind and your soul.”
“Persevere like a seed; even when people try to bury you, flourish.”
“Whether your glass is half full or half empty, hope can fill it up.”
“An elephant does not need to pick a fight to let the whole jungle know of its strength.”
“Don't trust a mirror that only tells you how wonderful you look.”
“Don’t try to make everyone happy; you can’t. The only ones who try are clowns.”
“Love is a hook; the moment a man swallows it, a woman knows she has him forever.”
“Learn from your minor mistakes before they become major ones.”
“If you waste time looking at the messenger, you might miss the message.”
“Anger is loud, rage is deafening, and wrath is thunderous; only love can silence them.”
“If seeds waited for perfect conditions to grow, there would be no plants in the desert.”
“Planting your own garden is better than waiting for someone to bring you flowers.”
“Seeds you plant today determine the harvest you reap tomorrow.”
“A cat may have nine lives, but a wise person has a hundred.”
“A wise bird does not lend even the smallest of its feathers to a hunter.”
“If you push your luck too hard, fortune's muscles might tear.”
“The most difficult door to open is the entrance to an ignorant mind.”
“Know what you want. Pursue what you need. Realize what you ought. Attain what you desire.”
“The life you wish you had will come by working like you never have.”
“If all you have is money, you are among the poorest people in the world.”