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Famous Matshona Dhliwayo Quotes
“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.”
“You can drop out of school but you cannot drop out of life.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The world accommodates you for fitting in, but only rewards you for standing out.”
“Learn from seeds; they don’t die when you throw dirt at them; they grow.”
“Respect your haters; they are always the first to show you that you are better than them.”
“Ears for wisdom, hands for work, eyes for opportunities, and a mouth for thanks.”
“The greatest weight a bird has to drop before it can fly is fear.”
“The lightest weight anyone can carry on life’s journey is hope.”
“If the sky had no tears, the world would have no rainbows.”
“Love is like honey; you cannot share it without getting some on your heart's fingers.”
“The happiest people in the world are those who give happiness to others.”