“The wise are like a sprouting seed; they go forward and upward, never backward or downward.”
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Famous Matshona Dhliwayo Quotes
“A bird must overcome its fear of heights before it can rule the skies.”
“The darkness of the storm determines the brightness of the rainbow.”
“Losing teaches you how to win; winning teaches you how not to lose.”
“The sweetest fruits grow at the top of a tree so that only those who deserve them can reach them.”
“If size really mattered, the whale, not the shark, would rule the waters.”
“Cowards shrink from challenges, weaklings flee from them, but warriors wink at them.”
“If a lion turned every time small dogs barked at it, it would be the laughing stock of the jungle.”
“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.”
“The louder the dogs bark the less a lion feels threatened.”
“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.”
“Don’t try to silence other people’s genius because you’re too deaf to hear your own.”
“When people try to pull you down, remember, they had to look up to do so.”
“Conquering hills today prepares you for conquering mountains tomorrow.”
“The world accommodates you for fitting in, but only rewards you for standing out.”
“Respect your haters; they are always the first to show you that you are better than them.”
“Carving your own path gets you to greatness quicker than following someone else's trail.”
“There are many players in the game, but only a handful of champions.”
“When you are at your lowest God is getting ready to take you to your highest.”
“Stars give so much to the world without demanding payment. Be likewise.”
“A small idea with wings will take you higher than a big one with legs.”
“Be flexible like trees; when the wind blows bend, but do not break.”
“An oak tree is just a small nut that persevered against the taunts of doubt and fear.”
“On the path to greatness, life teaches you to walk with stones in your shoes.”
“Stumbling up a hill strengthens you more than sprinting down a mountain.”
“Problems are weights that come into your life to strengthen your emotional muscles.”
“The world's greatest people are those who solve the world's greatest problems.”