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Famous Matshona Dhliwayo Quotes
“One who seeks light is greater than one who rests in darkness.”
“It is unwise to chase your shadow, no matter how slow it is.”
“You can only pour into a cup when it is empty, and can only pour out of a jar when it is full.”
“A student is never too young to be wise, and a teacher is never too old to be foolish.”
“I would rather teach one child at home than lead ten thousand armies on the battlefield.”
“A rose, no matter how beautiful, still has to contend with thorns.”
“You were given fingers to count your own blessings, not someone else's.”
“An angel who makes you cry is better than a devil who makes you smile.”
“Never start a fire, especially if there is no water nearby.”
“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.”
“If the sky had no tears, the world would have no rainbows.”
“Never hang your dirty laundry in public, the wind might blow it everywhere.”
“Gathering eggs is commonsense; waiting for them to hatch is wisdom.”
“The sky won’t shed tears if stars refuse to shine; it will wait for the sun.”
“Light is a beautiful servant; darkness is a dangerous master.”
“It is better to be rich in love than to be wealthy in gold.”
“Riches you hold in your hands are inferior to treasures you store in your heart.”
“Riches you hold in your hands are inferior to treasures you harbor in your heart.”
“It is better to be poor and wise than to be rich and foolish.”
“A heart full of love is worth more than a purse full of coins.”