“Ignorance is blind before light, deaf before wisdom, speechless before knowledge, defeated before understanding, and incapacitated before love. Understanding is shrewd before ignorance, heedful before knowledge, prudent before wisdom, cautious before darkness, and empowered before love.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Bless the world with your mind, heal the world with your heart, lift the world with your soul; elevate the world with your life. Your mind shines brightest when you enlighten others, your heart shines brightest when you encourage others, your soul shines brightest when you elevate others, and your life shines brightest when you empower others.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Dear ignorance, I’m disowning you. Dear knowledge, I’m wooing you. Dear understanding, I’m seeking you. Dear wisdom, I’m wedding you. Dear fear, I’m divorcing you. Dear courage, I’m courting you. Dear hope, I’m pursuing you. Dear love, I’m marrying you. Dear past, I survived you. Dear present, I’m ready for you. Dear future, I’m longing for you. Dear destiny, I’m coming for you.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“You can buy a clock, but you cannot buy time. You can buy a bed, but you cannot buy sleep. You can buy excitement, but you cannot buy bliss. You can buy luxuries, but you cannot buy satisfaction. You can buy pleasure, but you cannot buy peace. You can buy possessions, but you cannot buy contentment. You can buy entertainment, but you cannot buy fulfillment. You can buy amusement, but you cannot buy happiness. You can buy books, but you cannot buy intelligence. You can buy degrees, but you cannot buy wisdom. You can buy fame, but you cannot buy honor. You can buy a reputation, but you cannot buy character. You can buy a priest, but you cannot buy a miracle. You can buy a doctor, but you cannot buy health. You can buy a scientist, but you cannot buy discoveries. You can buy a leader, but you cannot buy power. You can buy acceptance, but you cannot buy friendship. You can buy companions, but you cannot buy loyalty. You can buy allies, but you cannot buy dependability. You can buy partners, but you cannot buy fidelity. You can buy clothes, but you cannot buy class. You can buy toys, but you cannot buy youth. You can buy women, but you cannot buy love. You can buy houses, but you cannot buy homes. You can buy a computer, but you cannot buy intellect. You can buy makeup, but you cannot buy beauty. You can buy a pen, but you cannot buy imagination. You can buy a paintbrush, but you cannot buy inspiration. You can buy opinions, but you cannot buy truth. You can buy assumptions, but you cannot buy facts. You can buy evidence, but you cannot buy faith. You can buy fantasies, but you cannot buy reality.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Ignorance is the world's oldest prison, fear is the world's oldest slave master, envy is the world's oldest poison, desire is the world's oldest fuel, curiosity is the world's oldest scholar, conscience is the world's oldest preacher, karma is the world's oldest judge, time is the world's oldest healer, destiny is the world's oldest prophet, truth is the world's oldest sage, courage is the world's oldest warrior, love is the world's oldest angel, joy is the world's oldest medicine, intelligence is the world's oldest professor, light is the world's oldest mirror, eternity is the world's oldest vault, knowledge is the world's oldest tree, wisdom is the world's oldest fountain, nature is the world's oldest clock, reality is the world's oldest portrait, darkness is the world's oldest curtain, stars are the world's oldest lamps, the sky is the world's oldest blanket, the Earth is the world's oldest bedroom, life is the world's oldest theatre, fate is the world's oldest conductor, people are the world's oldest actors, angels are the world's oldest spectators, and God is the world's oldest theatre owner.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Education overcomes ignorance, overpowers shallowness, overwhelms incompetence, and overthrows foolishness. Knowledge is the mind's medicine, understanding is the heart's remedy, wisdom is the body's antidote, and enlightenment is the soul's cure.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“You are what you think. You are what you say. You are what you do. You are what you know. You are what you believe. You are what you conceive. You are what you were. You are what you became. You are what you’ll be.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Jesus had no money, but was the richest of all time; had no education, but was the smartest of all time; had no titles, but was the noblest of all time; had no pedigree, but was the finest of all time; and had no power, but was the strongest of all time. He had no wife, but was the meekest husband of all time; had no children, but was the gentlest father of all time; had no teacher, but was the humblest pupil of all time; had no schooling, but was the wisest teacher of all time; and had no temple, but was the godliest rabbi of all time. He had no sword, but was the bravest warrior of all time; had no boat, but was the shrewdest fisherman of all time; had no winery, but was the aptest winemaker of all time; had no mentor, but was the nicest counselor of all time; and had no pen, but was the greatest author of all time. He had no seminary, but was the sharpest theologian of all time; had no university, but was the brightest professor of all time; had no degree, but was the ablest doctor of all time; had no wealth, but was the biggest philanthropist of all time; and had no stage, but was the grandest entertainer of all time.” God QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesChristian QuotesPhilosopher QuotesSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher QuotationsJesus QuotesJesus Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Love people, not money. Love people, not pleasure. Love people, not power. Spread love, not hate. Promote peace, not war. Embrace life, not death.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesPhilosopher QuotesSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher QuotationsChange The World QuotesWorld Peace QuotesGuru Quote Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“The world is governed by these evil twins: pain and pleasure, truth and ignorance, fate and chance, wealth and poverty, war and peace, tolerance and prejudice, science and religion, justice and inequality, harmony and chaos, freedom and oppression, duty and apathy, unity and individuality, and life and death.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“A shark does not ask for permission to rule the waters. A bear does not ask for permission to rule the woods. A wolf does not ask for permission to rule the forest. A camel does not ask for permission to rule the desert. A lion does not ask for permission to rule the jungle. Trees do not ask for permission to rule woodlands. Gravel does not ask for permission to rule mountains. Light does not ask for permission to rule summer. Wind does not ask for permission to rule autumn. Snow does not ask for permission to rule winter. Water does not ask for permission to rule the sea. Plants do not ask for permission to rule rainforests. Animals do not ask for permission to rule wildernesses. Stars do not ask for permission to rule the sky. Nature does not ask for permission to rule the world. An eagle achieves more than a turkey in a lifetime. A leopard achieves more than a hyena in a lifetime. A fox achieves more than a rabbit in a lifetime. A falcon achieves more than a vulture in a lifetime. A lion achieves more than a sheep in a lifetime. A leader achieves more than a student in a lifetime. A saint achieves more than a sinner in a lifetime. A prophet achieves more than a priest in a lifetime. A master achieves more than a disciple in a lifetime. A conqueror achieves more than a warrior in a lifetime. A hero achieves more than a villain in a lifetime. A maestro achieves more than an apprentice in a lifetime. A genius achieves more than a talent in a lifetime. A star achieves more than a critic in a lifetime. A legend achieves more than a champion in a lifetime.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“When there is no peace in Heaven there is no peace in the universe, when there is no peace in the universe there is no peace in the cosmos, when there is no peace in the cosmos there is no peace in the sky, and when there is no peace in the sky there is no peace on Earth. When there is no peace in your soul there is no peace in your heart, when there is no peace in your heart there is no peace in your mind, when there is no peace in your mind there is no peace in your life, and when there is no peace in your life there is no peace in your world. When there is peace in Heaven there is peace in the universe, when there is peace in the universe there is peace in the cosmos, when there is peace in the cosmos there is peace in the sky, and when there is peace in the sky there is peace on Earth. When there is peace in your soul there is peace in your heart, when there is peace in your heart there is peace in your mind, when there is peace in your mind there is peace in your life, and when there is peace in your life there is peace in your world.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“When the mind is free, the heart is free. When the heart is free, the soul is free. When the soul is free, the body is free. When the body is free, the individual is free. When children are free, women are free. When women are free, men are free. When men are free, the family is free. When families are free, the world is free.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Be happy with pleasure, but only content with comfort. Be happy with amusement, but only content with fulfillment. Be happy with excitement, but only content with bliss. Be happy with wants, but only content with needs. Be happy with patience, but only content with long-suffering. Be happy with hope, but only content with faith. Be happy with passion, but only content with joy. Be happy with emotion, but only content with love. Be happy with riches, but only content with happiness. Be happy with titles, but only content with respect. Be happy with possessions, but only content with peace. Be happy with power, but only content with integrity. Be happy with status, but only content with skill. Be happy with degrees, but only content with experience. Be happy with connections, but only content with opportunities. Be happy with success, but only content with excellence. Be happy with knowledge, but only content with wisdom. Be happy with insight, but only content with understanding. Be happy with intelligence, but only content with intuition. Be happy with education, but only content with enlightenment. Be happy with theories, but only content with proof. Be happy with speculation, but only content with certainty. Be happy with questions, but only content with answers. Be happy with problems, but only content with solutions. Be happy with yesterday, but only content with today. Be happy with now, but only content with tomorrow. Be happy with maybe, but only content with certainly. Be happy with destiny, but only content with eternity.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“When truth confronts you, allow it. When proof opposes you, accept it. When error encounters you, challenge it. When deception engages you, shun it. When rational annoys you, permit it. When knowledge enlightens you, appreciate it. When understanding protects you, value it. When wisdom helps you, cherish it. When intuition guides you, treasure it. When education inspires you, revere it. When doubt discourages you, defy it. When despair demoralizes you, repel it. When bitterness disheartens you, resist it. When anger depresses you, attack it. When hatred harasses you, disown it. When joy strengthens you, welcome it. When faith preserves you, encourage it. When patience upholds you, harbor it. When peace comforts you, nourish it. When love uplifts you, cultivate it.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“There is no greater beast than envy, no greater thief than fear, no greater enemy than greed, no greater predator than wrath, and no greater poison than bitterness. There is no greater student than curiosity, no greater professor than intelligence, no greater schoolbook than experience, no greater exam than understanding, and no greater classroom than life. There is no greater preacher than integrity, no greater warrior than courage, no greater friend than contentment, no greater angel than mercy, and no greater medicine than love.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“The ignorant fuss more than others, argue more than others, brawl more than others, trespass more than others; empathize less than others, support less than others, and cherish less than others. The enlightened worry less than others, quarrel less than others, fight less than others, transgress less than others; care more than others, give more than others, and love more than others.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesEnlightenment QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Darkness will always be a servant of light. Sound will always be a servant of motion. Matter will always be a servant of space. Time will always be a servant of eternity. Chance will always be a servant of fate. Speech will always be a servant of silence. Perception will always be a servant of awareness. Truth will always be a servant of reality. Freedom will always be a servant of responsibility. Desire will always be a servant of pleasure. Boredom will always be a servant of monotony. Experience will always be a servant of consciousness. Weakness will always be a servant of strength. Maturity will always be a servant of growth. Certainty will always be a servant of conviction. Curiosity will always be a servant of fascination. Ignorance will always be a servant of knowledge. Virtue will always be a servant of discipline. Wealth will always be a servant of risk. Power will always be a servant of influence. Science will always be a servant of nature. Philosophy will always be a servant of wisdom. Religion will always be a servant of customs. Art will always be a servant of creativity. The present will always be a servant of the future. The mind will always be a servant of the soul. The natural will always be a servant of the spiritual. The world will always be a servant of the universe.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Be happy with pleasure, but only content with comfort. Be happy with amusement, but only content with fulfillment. Be happy with excitement, but only content with bliss. Be happy with wants, but only content with needs. Be happy with patience, but only content with long-suffering. Be happy with hope, but only content with faith. Be happy with passion, but only content with joy. Be happy with emotion, but only content with love. Be happy with riches, but only content with happiness. Be happy with titles, but only content with respect. Be happy with possessions, but only content with peace. Be happy with power, but only content with integrity. Be happy with status, but only content with skill. Be happy with degrees, but only content with experience. Be happy with connections, but only content with opportunity. Be happy with success, but only content with excellence. Be happy with knowledge, but only content with wisdom. Be happy with insight, but only content with understanding. Be happy with intelligence, but only content with intuition. Be happy with education, but only content with enlightenment. Be happy with theories, but only content with proof. Be happy with speculation, but only content with certainty. Be happy with questions, but only content with answers. Be happy with problems, but only content with solutions. Be happy with yesterday, but only content with today. Be happy with now, but only content with tomorrow. Be happy with maybe, but only content with certainly. Be happy with destiny, but only content with eternity.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Dream like a youngster. Reason like an elder. Play like a minor. Work like a master. Think like a leader. Learn like a teacher. Strive like a winner. Rise like a victor.” Motivational QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“I resist racists, not intergrationists. I resist seditionists, not abolitionists. I resist propagandists, not journalists. I resist extortionists, not opportunists. I resist chauvinists, not feminists. I embrace activists, not extremists. I embrace nationalists, not terrorists. I embrace intergrationists, not racists. I embrace lobbyists, not imperialists. I embrace conservationists, not depletionists. I believe in liberty, not censorship. I believe in justice, not oppression. I believe in equality, not discrimination. I believe in unity, not conformity. I believe in freedom, not tyranny. I believe in democracy, not despotism. I believe in desegregation, not racism. I believe in fairness, not tribalism. I believe in impartiality, not classism. I believe in emancipation, not sexism. I believe in truth, not lies. I believe in charity, not greed. I believe in peace, not strife. I believe in harmony, not conflict. I believe in love, not hatred. I am a conformist and a futurist. I am a traditionalist and a modernist. I am a fundamentalist and a liberalist. I am an optimist and a pessimist. I am an idealist and a realist. I am a theorist and a pragmatist. I am an industrialist and a philanthropist. I am an anarchist and a pacifist. I am a collectivist and an individualist. I am a capitalist and a socialist.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“A rainbow is a storm’s masterpiece. A seed is a flower’s masterpiece. A rock is a diamond’s masterpiece. A butterfly is a caterpillar’s masterpiece. A flame is a spark’s masterpiece. A drop is an ocean’s masterpiece. A brick is a mansion’s masterpiece. A cell is a body’s masterpiece. A nest is a bird’s masterpiece. A flame is a spark’s masterpiece. A note is a symphony’s masterpiece. A flower is a garden’s masterpiece. Herbs are a plant’s masterpiece. Honey is a bee’s masterpiece. Silk is a spider’s masterpiece. Wool is a sheep’s masterpiece. Perfume is a flower’s masterpiece. Syrup is a tree’s masterpiece. Wine is a grape’s masterpiece. Fruit is a seed’s masterpiece. Pearls are an oyster’s masterpiece. Beauty is a sky’s masterpiece. Charm is a star’s masterpiece. Spring is nature’s masterpiece. Time is eternity’s masterpiece. Energy is light’s masterpiece. Heat is fire’s masterpiece. Knowledge is truth’s masterpiece. Thoughts are the mind’s masterpiece. Desires are the heart’s masterpiece. Experiences are the soul’s masterpiece. Intelligence is nature’s masterpiece. Enlightenment is wisdom’s masterpiece. The world is the universe’s masterpiece. Life is the Divine One’s masterpiece. Awareness is life’s masterpiece.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“When leaders confront you, allow them. When leaders criticize you, permit them. When leaders annoy you, tolerate them. When leaders oppose you, debate them. When leaders provoke you, challenge them. When leaders encourage you, appreciate them. When leaders protect you, value them. When leaders help you, cherish them. When leaders guide you, treasure them. When leaders inspire you, revere them. When leaders fail you, pardon them. When leaders disappoint you, forgive them. When leaders exploit you, defy them. When leaders abandon you, disregard them. When leaders betray you, discipline them. When leaders regard you, acknowledge them. When leaders accommodate you, embrace them. When leaders favor you, esteem them. When leaders bless you, honor them. When leaders reward you, promote them. When your leaders are weak, uphold them. When your leaders are discouraged, comfort them. When your leaders are disappointed, strengthen them. When your leaders are defeated, encourage them. When your leaders are dejected, revitalize them. When your leaders are strong, approve them. When your leaders are brave, applaud them. When your leaders are determined, extol them. When your leaders are persevering, endorse them. When your leaders are fierce, exalt them. When your leaders are abusive, rebuke them. When your leaders are manipulative, chastise them. When your leaders are corrupt, punish them. When your leaders are evil, imprison them. When your leaders are tyrannical, overthrow them. When your leaders are considerate, receive them. When your leaders are compassionate, welcome them. When your leaders are appreciative, love them. When your leaders are generous, praise them. When your leaders are kind, venerate them. When your leaders are clever, keep them. When your leaders are prudent, trust them. When your leaders are shrewd, observe them. When your leaders are wise, believe them. When your leaders are enlightened, follow them. When your leaders are naive, caution them. When your leaders are shallow, teach them. When your leaders are unschooled, educate them. When your leaders are stupid, impeach them. When your leaders are foolish, depose them. When your leaders are able, empower them. When your leaders are open, engage them. When your leaders are honest, support them. When your leaders are impartial, respect them. When your leaders are noble, serve them. When your leaders are incompetent, train them. When your leaders are unqualified, develop them. When your leaders are dishonest, admonish them. When your leaders are partial, demote them. When your leaders are useless, remove them.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesLeadership QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher QuotationsLeadership Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“The University of Life (How to Graduate) 1. Dream 2. Work 3. Read 4. Exercise 5. Meditate 6. Laugh 7. Play 8. Give 9. Forgive 10. Love” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Plan for today, and you are prudent. Plan for tomorrow, and you are intelligent. Plan for today and tomorrow, and you are wise. Cherish hours, for they become days. Value days, for they become years. Treasure years, for they become decades; and celebrate decades, for they become a lifetime.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“To encourage people, walk beside them. To inspire people, walk in front of them. To drive people, walk behind them. To lead people, walk with them. Despise people, and you will disregard them. Ridicule people, and you will harm them. Esteem people, and you will serve them. Love people, and you will even die for them.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesLeadership QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher QuotationsLeader QuotesLeadership Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Live by brains, not by brawn; by principle, not by sentiment; by facts, not by opinions; by faith, not by fear; by reason, not by emotions; by purpose, not by paycheck; by needs, not by wants; by reason, not by ignorance; by humility, not by ego; by gratitude, not by bitterness; by kindness, not by greed; by mercy, not by wrath; by compassion, not by hate; by diplomacy, not by strife; by honor, not by disrespect; by logic, not by tradition; by integrity, not by culture; by peace, not by tribe; by dignity, not by race; by sense, not by politics; and by love, not by religion.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher QuotationsWise Quotesuotes Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“The 7 Virtues of Love 1. Peace 2. Joy 3. Confidence 4. Patience 5. Kindness 6. Hope 7. Compassion” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“The clever seek comfort, the wise seek peace. The clever seek pleasure, the wise seek contentment. The clever seek riches, the wise seek happiness. The clever seek laughter, the wise seek joy. The clever seek company, the wise seek comrades. The clever seek crowds, the wise seek friends. The clever seek approval, the wise seek respect. The clever seek fame, the wise seek reverence. The clever seek acquaintances, the wise seek allies. The clever seek accomplices, the wise seek helpers. The clever seek associates, the wise seek partners. The clever seek connections, the wise seek mentors. The clever seek accolades, the wise seek excellence. The clever seek recognition, the wise seek awards. The clever seek prominence, the wise seek followers. The clever seek leadership, the wise seek impact. The clever seek power, the wise seek influence. The clever seek titles, the wise seek respect. The clever seek fame, the wise seek dignity. The clever seek glory, the wise seek integrity. The clever seek wants, the wise seek needs. The clever seek luxury, the wise seek convenience. The clever seek enjoyment, the wise seek fulfillment. The clever seek entertainment, the wise seek rest. The clever seek style, the wise seek grace. The clever seek brains, the wise seek heart. The clever seek appearance, the wise seek etiquette. The clever seek beauty, the wise seek honesty. The clever seek opinions, the wise seek facts. The clever seek truth, the wise seek knowledge. The clever seek ideas, the wise seek wisdom. The clever seek adventure, the wise seek discovery. The clever seek questions, the wise seek answers. The clever seek problems, the wise seek solutions. The clever seek amusement, the wise seek books. The clever seek an education, the wise seek enlightenment.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“When you preserve skies, you preserve lands. When you preserve lands, you preserve trees. When you preserve trees, you preserve forests. When you preserve forests, you preserve animals. When you preserve animals, you preserve people. When you preserve streams, you preserve rivers. When you preserve rivers, you preserve lakes. When you preserve lakes, you preserve seas. When you preserve seas, you preserve oceans. When you preserve oceans, you preserve the world.” Wisdom QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“The most beautiful eyes haven’t been seen yet; the most beautiful tongue hasn’t been heard yet; the most beautiful hands haven’t been held yet; the most beautiful mind hasn’t been understood yet; the most beautiful heart hasn’t been felt yet; and the most beautiful life hasn’t been lived yet. The most beautiful thought hasn’t been contemplated yet; the most beautiful desire hasn’t been savored yet; the most beautiful experience hasn’t been relished yet; the most beautiful impression hasn’t been formed yet; the most beautiful characteristic hasn’t been discovered yet; and the most beautiful person hasn’t been identified yet. The most beautiful sky hasn’t been viewed yet; the most beautiful star hasn’t been detected yet; the most beautiful galaxy hasn’t been explored yet; the most beautiful cosmos haven’t been observed yet; the most beautiful world hasn’t been examined yet; and the most beautiful universe hasn’t been appreciated yet.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Good employees are skilled; great employees are talented. Good employees are friendly; great employees are devoted. Good employees are cautious; great employees are brave. Good employees are calm; great employees are confident. Good employees are educated; great employees are experienced. Good managers are encouraging; great supervisors are forgiving. Good managers are calm; great supervisors are caring. Good managers are truthful; great supervisors are sincere. Good managers are compassionate; great supervisors are generous. Good managers are likable; great supervisors are loving. Good leaders are intelligent; great leaders are wise. Good leaders are bold; great leaders are fearless. Good leaders are artful; great leaders are kind. Good leaders are warriors; great leaders are servants. Good leaders are managers; great leaders are innovators.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“You are a result of your thoughts, not your circumstances; a result of your character, not your reputation; a result of your wisdom, not your education; a result of your discipline, not your limitations; a result of your talents, not your connections; a result of your understanding, not your fame; a result of your generosity, not your riches; a result of your excellence, not your titles; a result of your influence, not your position; a result of your skills, not your ambition; a result of your humanity, not your luxury; a result of your tenacity, not your opposition; a result of your intellect, not your appearance; a result of your intuition, not your intentions; and a result of your potential, not your possessions.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“A lion never loses sleep over a sheep’s sentiments. A fox never loses sleep over a rabbit’s sentiments. A bird never loses sleep over a worm’s sentiments. A cat never loses sleep over a mouse’s sentiments. A monkey never loses sleep over a fruit’s sentiments. A crocodile never loses sleep over a fish’s sentiments. A chameleon never loses sleep over an insect’s sentiments. A hyena never loses sleep over a corpse’s sentiments. A serpent never loses sleep over a mouse’s sentiments. A dog never loses sleep over a rodent’s sentiments. A dog’s appetite is served by its boldness. A serpent’s appetite is served by its craftiness. A hyena’s appetite is served by its covetousness. A chameleon’s appetite is served by its deceptiveness. A crocodile’s appetite is served by its fierceness. A monkey’s appetite is served by its skillfulness. A cat’s appetite is served by its inquisitiveness. A bird’s appetite is served by its swiftness. A fox’s appetite is served by its wittiness. A lion’s appetite is served by its fearlessness.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Think well. Speak well. Listen well. Keep well. Learn well. Work well. Play well. Behave well. Eat well. Feel well. Sleep well. Live well.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Education will give you titles, but experience will give you success. Hard work will give you progress, but diligence will give you excellence. Confidence will give you enthusiasm, but perseverance will give you discipline. Patience will give you control, but mastery will give you command. Intellect will give you positions, but integrity will give you authority. Ambition will give you the energy, but generosity will give you influence. Knowledge will give you strength, but wisdom will give you power. Talent will give you respect, but genius will give you honor. Pleasure will give you happiness, but joy will give you contentment. Strength will give you fortitude, but love will give you dominion. Courage will give you victory, but faith will give you greatness. Virtue will give you the world, but God will give you universe.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“When the mind prays, it moves rocks. When the heart prays, it moves hills. When the soul prays, it moves mountains. When the mind sees, it moves pebbles. When the heart believes, it moves cliffs. When the soul conceives, it moves ridges. When thoughts rise, they move stones. When desires ascend, they move walls. When experiences grow, they move towers. When hope increases, it moves minds. When faith increases, it moves hearts. When love increases, it moves souls.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Commitment, teach. Resilience, acquire. Inspiration, share. Success, spread. Integrity, teach. Discipline, acquire. Passion, share. Confidence, spread. Mindfulness, teach. Faith, acquire. Joy, share. Compassion, spread. Knowledge, teach. Wisdom, acquire. Understanding, share. Love, spread.” Matshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“The most beautiful eyes haven’t been seen yet; the most beautiful tongue hasn’t been heard yet; the most beautiful hands haven’t been held yet; the most beautiful mind hasn’t been understood yet; the most beautiful heart hasn’t been felt yet; and the most beautiful life hasn’t been lived yet. The most beautiful thought hasn’t been contemplated yet; the most beautiful desire hasn’t been savored yet; the most beautiful experience hasn’t been relished yet; the most beautiful impression hasn’t been formed yet; the most beautiful characteristic hasn’t been discovered yet; and the most beautiful person hasn’t been identified yet. The most beautiful sky hasn’t been viewed yet; the most beautiful star hasn’t been detected yet; the most beautiful galaxy hasn’t been explored yet; the most beautiful cosmos haven’t been observed yet; the most beautiful world hasn’t been examined yet; and the most universe hasn’t been appreciated yet.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“To corrupt a man, pollute his mind. To devalue a woman, hurt her heart. To impair a child, poison his soul. To build a man, feed his mind. To sustain a woman, nourish her heart. To raise a child, cultivate his soul.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesAfrican Philosophy QuotesAfrican Philosopher QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Open your heart to the sea it might hear you, but do not open your heart to wicked it might break you.” PhilosophyPhilosophicalPhilosophy Of LifeHeart QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsPhilosopher QuotationsHeart Quotations Author:Kamaran Ihsan Salih
“When I was young, I wanted power. Now that I'm old, I want peace. When I was young, I wanted titles. Now that I'm old, I want contentment. When I was young, I wanted money. Now that I'm old, I want happiness. When I was young, I wanted excitement. Now that I'm old, I want calm. When I was young, I wanted praise. Now that I'm old, I want respect. When I was young, I wanted houses. Now that I'm old, I want fulfillment. When I was young, I wanted cars. Now that I'm old, I want satisfaction. When I was young, I wanted possessions. Now that I'm old, I want experiences. When I was young, I wanted medals. Now that I'm old, I want mastery. When I was young, I wanted lackeys. Now that I'm old, I want companions. When I was young, I wanted amusement. Now that I'm old, I want rest. When I was young, I wanted beauty. Now that I'm old, I want substance. When I was young, I wanted fame. Now that I'm old, I want legacy. When I was young, I wanted command. Now that I'm old, I want freedom. When I was young, I wanted authority. Now that I'm old, I want influence. When I was young, I wanted reputation. Now that I'm old, I want character. When I was young, I wanted treasure. Now that I'm old, I want truth. When I was young, I wanted confidence. Now that I'm old, I want conviction. When I was young, I wanted lovers. Now that I'm old, I want friends. When I was young, I wanted excess. Now that I'm old, I want joy. When I was young, I wanted degrees. Now that I'm old, I want wisdom. When I was young, I wanted university. Now that I'm old, I want nature. When I was young, I wanted prominence. Now that I'm old, I want humanity. When I was young, I wanted accomplishment. Now that I'm old, I want laughter. When I was young, I wanted greatness. Now that I'm old, I want health. When I was young, I wanted resources. Now that I'm old, I want strategies. When I was young, I wanted contacts. Now that I'm old, I want competence. When I was young, I wanted followers. Now that I'm old, I want students. When I was young, I wanted crowds. Now that I'm old, I want intimacy. When I was young, I wanted empires. Now that I'm old, I want dignity. When I was young, I wanted honor. Now that I'm old, I want integrity. When I was young, I wanted popularity. Now that I'm old, I want loyalty. When I was young, I wanted lovers. Now that I'm old, I want children. When I was young, I wanted strength. Now that I'm old, I want youth. When I was young, I wanted life. Now that I'm old, I want Heaven.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesWise Sayings QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“It doesn’t cost much to hate, but it costs you everything to love. It doesn’t cost much to fall, but it costs you everything to rise. It doesn’t cost much to doubt, but it costs you everything to believe. It doesn’t cost much to forget, but it costs you everything to remember. It doesn’t cost much to take, but it costs you everything to give. It doesn’t cost much to create, but it costs you everything to destroy. It doesn’t cost much to seek, but it costs you everything to find. It doesn’t cost much to command, but it costs you everything to obey. It doesn’t cost much to destroy, but it costs you everything to build. It doesn’t cost much to hinder, but it costs you everything to help. It doesn’t cost much to harm, but it costs you everything to heal. It doesn’t cost much to revenge, but it costs you everything to forgive. It doesn’t cost much to condenm, but it costs you everything to sympathize. It doesn’t cost much to assume, but it costs you everything to prove. It doesn’t cost much to ignore, but it costs you everything to understand. It doesn’t cost much to despise, but it costs you everything to honor. It doesn’t cost much to blame, but it costs you everything to praise. It doesn’t cost much to denounce, but it costs you everything to appluad. It doesn’t cost much to rest, but it costs you everything to work. It doesn’t cost much to surrender, but it costs you everything to conquer. It doesn’t cost much to lose, but it costs you everything to win. It doesn’t cost much to fail, but it costs you everything to succeed. It doesn’t cost much to rest, but it costs you everything to work. It doesn’t cost much to die, but it costs you everything to live. It doesn’t cost much to sit, but it costs you everything to stand. It doesn’t cost much to walk, but it costs you everything to run. It doesn’t cost much to jog, but it costs you everything to soar. It doesn’t cost much to follow, but it costs you everything to lead. It doesn’t cost much to give up, but it costs you everything to persevere.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesWise QuotationsGuru QuotesWise Sayings QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“It is death that makes life precious, darkness that makes light precious, dirt that makes flowers precious, storms that make rainbows precious, pain that makes pleasure precious, chaos that makes harmony precious, space that makes matter precious, clutter that makes orderliness precious, chance that makes certainty precious, eternity that makes time precious, truth that makes reality precious, silence that makes speech precious, rest that makes motion precious, opinions that make facts precious, strife that makes peace precious, curiosity that makes knowledge precious, suspicion that makes evidence precious, fear that makes caution precious, slavery that makes freedom precious, oblivion that makes existence precious, yesterday that makes tomorrow precious, and tomorrow that makes forever precious.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesWise QuotationsGuru QuotesWise Sayings QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“You may have no computer, but thank The Divine One for giving you a brain. You may have no television, but thank The Divine One for giving you an imagination. You may have no counselor, but thank The Divine One for giving you a conscience. You may have no binoculars, but thank The Divine One for giving you eyes. You may have no megaphone, but thank The Divine One for giving you a mouth. You may have no defender, but thank The Divine One for giving you hands. You may have no food, but thank The Divine One for giving you teeth. You may have no car, but thank The Divine One for giving you feet. You may have no degrees, but thank The Divine One for giving you talents. You may have no job, but thank The Divine One for giving you potential. You may have no career, but thank The Divine One for giving you inspiration. You may have no money, but thank The Divine One for giving you ambition. You may have no possessions, but thank The Divine One for giving you character. You may have no titles, but thank The Divine One for giving you honor. You may have no magic, but thank The Divine One for giving you intuition. You may have no friends, but thank The Divine One for giving you angels.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesWise Sayings QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Truth always teaches you more than ignorance. Understanding always teaches you more than curiosity. Sight always teaches you more than blindness. Certainty always teaches you more than falsehood. Silence always teaches you more than noise. Stillness always teaches you more than motion. Growth always teaches you more than stagnation. Nature always teaches you more than appearance. Enemies always teach you more than friends. Composure always teaches you more than wrath. Humility always teaches you more than arrogance. Poverty always teaches you more than riches. Sorrow always teaches you more than happiness. Hardship always teaches you more than success. Contentment always teaches you more than greed. Pain always teaches you more than pleasure. Misery always teaches you more than comfort. Love always teaches you more than passion. Action always teaches you more than apathy. God always teaches you more than reality. Life always teaches you more than death. Light always teaches you more than darkness.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesWise QuotationsGuru QuotesWise Sayings QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Don't look for laughter, look for joy. Don't look for pleasure, look for purpose. Don't look for friends, look for mentors. Don't look for lovers, look for soulmates. Don't look for glory, look for virtue. Don't look for entertainment, look for bliss. Don't look for amusement, look for wisdom. Don't look for books, look for knowledge. Don't look for beauty, look for susbtance. Don't look for extravagance, look for modesty. Don't look for praise, look for service. Don't look for reputation, look for character. Don't look for honor, look for respect. Don't look for needs, look for wants. Don't look for riches, look for happiness. Don't look for possessions, look for contentment. Don't look for creeds, look for conviction. Don't look for justice, look for compassion. Don't look for charisma, look for integrity. Don't look for lust, look for love. Don't look for wealth, look for charity. Don't look for power, look for peace. Don't look for fame, look for dignity. Don't look for work, look for a career. Don't look for success, look for excellence. Don't look for greatness, look for meekness.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesWise QuotationsGuru QuotesWise Sayings QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“If you want knowledge, read daily. If you want understanding, study regularly. If you want wisdom, reason continually. If you want kindness, give constantly. If you want joy, laugh frequently. If you want faith, believe firmly. If you want peace, meditate consistently. If you want mercy, forgive unconditionally. If you want love, give charitably. If you want equality, object intelligently. If you want freedom, protest strongly. If you want justice, fight forcefully. If you want morals, live religiously. If you want strength, excersise vigorously. If you want power, plot brilliantly. If you want fame, shine resiliently. If you want riches, strive habitually. If you want success, work diligently. If you want fufilment, love abundantly. If you want God, pray purposefully. If you want life, grow spiritually.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesWise Sayings QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsSolomonology QuotesPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Same eyes, different perception. Same ears, different judgement. Same hands, different skills. Same feet, different destinations. Same minds, different reasoning. Same hearts, different feelings. Same souls, different actions. Same lives, different experiences. Same language, different dialects. Same words, different pronunciation. Same experiences, different reactions. Same wisdom, different understanding. Same knowledge, different application. Same love, different expression. Same ancestry, different races. Same world, different people. One sky, many lands. One story, many books. One truth, many interpretations. One road, many paths. One God, many religions.” Wisdom QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesWise QuotesPhilosophy QuotesGuru QuotesWise Sayings QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo
“Where there is no rest there is energy. Where there is no disruption there is normality. Where there is no profit there is bankruptcy. Where there is no gain there is insolvency. Where there is no injury there is safety. Where there is no team there is individuality. Where there is no hindrance there is opportunity. Where there is no injury there is safety. Where there is no sense there is inefficiency. Where there is no failiure there is competency. Where there is no decline there is industry. Where there is no strength there is infirmity. Where there is no idleness there is activity. Where there is no weakness there is intensity. Where there is no failiure there is industry. Where there is no leadership there is anarchy. Where there is no repetition there is originality. Where there is no increase there is deficiency. Where there is no ignorance there is capacity. Where there is no impotence there is ability. Where there is no falseness there is authenticity. Where there is no excellence there is mediocrity. Where there is no mistake there is quality. Where there is no amatuer there is ingenuity. Where there is no error there is mastery. Where there is no defect there is virtuosity.” Motivational QuotesWisdom QuotesSuccess QuotesMatshona Dhliwayo QuotesPhilosophy QuotesWise QuotationsGuru QuotesPhilosopher QuotesPhilosophy QuotationsPhilosopher Quotations Author:Matshona Dhliwayo