Wise Sayings Quotes Quotes

“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.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you ask God for wisdom, He will give you a problem.
If you ask God for success, He will give you a duty.
If you ask God for riches, He will give you a dream.
If you ask God for power, He will give you a task.
If you ask God for patience, He will give you a burden.
If you ask God for strength, He will give you a load.
If you ask God for love, He will give you an enemy.
If you ask God for virtue, He will give you a temptation.
If you ask God for faith, He will give you a prophecy.

If you ask God to be a leader, He will make you a servant.
If you ask God to be a general, He will make you a soldier.
If you ask God to be a teacher, He will make you a student.
If you ask God to be a scholar, He will make you a thinker.
If you ask God to be a writer, He will make you a reader.
If you ask God to be an artist, He will make you a daydreamer.
If you ask God to be a pope, He will make you a priest.
If you ask God to be an architect, He will make you a builder.
If you ask God to be a sage, He will make you a learner.”
― 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.”
― 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.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don't look for knowledge, look for wisdom.
Don't look for opinions, look for facts.
Don't look for theories, look for evidence.
Don't look for speculation, look for certainties.
Don't look for certificates, look for competance.
Don't look for degrees, look for diligence.
Don't look for position, look for influence.
Don't look for jobs, look for a career.
Don't look for skills, look for talents.
Don't look for approval, look for individuality.
Don't look for validation, look for self acceptance.
Don't look for empires, look for happiness.
Don't look for popularity, look for excellence.
Don't look for acclaim, look for performance.
Don't look for conquests, look for brilliance.
Don't look for followers, look for friends.
Don't look for muscles, look for courage.
Don't look for appearance, look for character.
Don't look for body, look for heart.
Don't look for sexmates, look for helpmates.
Don't look for vengance, look for mercy.
Don't look for fate, look for opportunity.
Don't look for luck, look for destiny.
Don't look for fate, look for opportunity.
Don't look for wealth, look for health.
Don't look for today, look for tomorrow.
Don't look for miracles, look for faith.
Don't look for religion, look for love.
Don't look for messiahs, look for peace.
Don't look for temples, look for truth.
Don't look for angels, look for God.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Where there is patience there is strength.
Where there is contentment there is bliss.
Where there is integrity there is trust.
Where there is joy there is happiness.
Where there is kindness there is mercy.
Where there is hope there is courage.
Where there is love there is power.
Where there is truth there is freedom.
Where there is prudence there is caution.
Where there is humility there is honor.
Where there is charity there is goodness.
Where there is justice there is peace.
Where there is freedom there is responsibility.
Where there is tolerance there is diversity.
Where there is order there is harmony.
Where there is tolerance there is diversity.
Where there is silence there is stillness.
Where there is health there is wealth.
Where there is knowledge there is treasure.
Where there is understanding there is equity.
Where there is wisdom there is fortune.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Knowledge is a student, truth is its master;
you are no higher than what you know.
Perception is a student, understanding is its master;
you are no higher than what you grasp.
Curiosity is a student, truth is its master;
you are no higher than what you desire.
Intelligence is a student, wisdom is its master;
you are no higher than what you understand.
Happiness is a student, joy is its master;
you are no higher than what you appreciate.
Tolerance is a student, understanding is its master;
you are no higher than what you bear.
Desire is a student, contentment is its master;
you are no higher than what you experience.
Truth is a student, virtue is its master;
you are no higher than what you practise.
Hope is a student, faith is its master;
you are no higher than what you believe.
Want is a student, need is its master;
you are no higher than what you seek.
Peace is a student, contentment is its master;
you are no higher than what you enjoy.
Passion is a student, love is its master;
you are no higher than what you share.
Insight is a student, discernment is its master;
you are no higher than what you perceive.
Humanity is a student, nature is its master;
you are no higher than what you cherish.
Science is a student, creation is its master;
you are no higher than what you conceive.
Art is a student, ingenuity is its master;
you are no higher than what you create.
Life is a student, God is its master;
you are no higher than what you esteem.
The world is a student, the universe is its master;
you are no higher than what you comprehend.
Character is a student, destiny is its master;
you are no higher than what you become.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don't beg for houses, build them.
Don't beg for jobs, create them.
Don't beg for degrees, acquire them.
Don't beg for titles, earn them.
Don't beg for opportunities, provide them.
Don't beg for helpers, draw them.
Don't beg for possessions, attain them.
Don't beg for followers, win them.
Don't beg for admirers, multiply them.

Don't beg for money, work for it.
Don't beg for power, contest for it.
Don't beg for success, strive for it.
Don't beg for respect, achieve for it.
Don't beg for friendship, love for it.
Don't beg for eminence, perform for it.
Don't beg for honor, accomplish for it.
Don't beg for devotion, contest it.
Don't beg for love, serve for it.

Don't beg for understanding, yearn for it.
Don't beg for freedom, struggle for it.
Don't beg for equality, vote for it.
Don't beg for justice, combat for it.
Don't beg for peace, battle for it.
Don't beg for change, push for it.
Don't beg for education, labor for it.
Don't beg for dignity, contend for it.
Don't beg for unity, endeavor for it.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“What you love defines you better than what you hate.
What you need defines you better than what you want.
What you give defines you better than what you take.
What you do defines you better than what you say.
What you create defines you better than what you destroy.
What you gain defines you better than what you lose.
What you heed defines you better than what you ignore.
What you help defines you better than what you hinder.
What you esteem defines you better than what you dishonor.
What you trust defines you better than what you fear.
What you grasp defines you better than what you disbelieve.
What you hold defines you better than what you release.
What you draw defines you better than what you repel.
What you face defines you better than what you avoid.
What you finish defines you better than what you start.
What you admire defines you better than what you despise.
What you welcome defines you better than what you shun.
What you heal defines you better than what you hurt.
What you praise defines you better than what you condemn.
What you cherish defines you better than what you disregard.
What you appreciate defines you better than what you despise.
What you strengthen defines you better than what you weaken.
What you encourage defines you better than what you denounce.
What you support defines you better than what you oppose.
What you honor defines you better than what you violate.
What you consider defines you better than what you ignore.
What you accept defines you better than what you reject.
What you conceive defines you better than what you abort.
What you comprehend defines you better than what you misunderstand.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you believe in learning, you believe in inquiry.
If you believe in education, you believe in literacy.
If you believe in knowledge, you believe in curiosity.
If you believe in understanding, you believe in practicality.
If you believe in reason, you believe in sanity.
If you believe in wisdom, you believe in sagacity.
If you believe in dreams, you believe in fantasy.
If you believe in diligence, you believe in prosperity.
If you believe in exellence, you believe in mastery.
If you believe in brilliance, you believe in longevity.
If you believe in wealth, you believe in luxury.
If you believe in justice, you believe in liberty.
If you believe in tolerance, you believe in equality.
If you believe in respect, you believe in courtesy.
If you believe in manners, you believe in civility.
If you believe in honor, you believe in decency.
If you believe in culture, you believe in history.
If you believe in tradition, you believe in stability.
If you believe in order, you believe in harmony.
If you believe in time, you believe in eternity.
If you believe in fate, you believe in destiny.
If you believe in life, you believe in reality.
If you believe in permanance, you believe in infinity.
If you believe in virtue, you believe in morality.
If you believe in peace, you believe in humanity.
If you believe in love, you believe in divinity.
If you believe in God, you believe in spirituality.
If you believe in faith, you believe in expectancy.
If you believe in religion, you believe in sanctity.
If you believe in Heaven, you believe in perpetuity.
If you believe in the afterlife, you believe in immortality.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The world's greatest computer is the brain.
The world's greatest engine is the heart.
The world's greatest generator is the soul.
The world's greatest television is the mind.
The world's greatest radio is the tongue.
The world's greatest camera is the eye.

The world's greatest ladder is faith.
The world's greatest hammer is courage.
The world's greatest sword is accuracy.
The world's greatest photographer is sight.
The world's greatest knife is fate.
The world's greatest spear is intelligence.

The world's greatest submerine is a fish.
The world's greatest aeroplane is a bird.
The world's greatest jet is a fly.
The world's greatest bicycle is a camel.
The world's greatest motorbike is a horse.
The world's greatest train is a centipede.

The world's greatest sniper is a cobra.
The world's greatest schemer is a fox.
The world's greatest builder is an ant.
The world's greatest tailor is a spider.
The world's greatest assassin is a wolf.
The world's greatest ruler is a lion.

The world's greatest judge is karma.
The world's greatest preacher is nature.
The world's greatest philosopher is truth.
The world's greatest mirror is reality.
The world's greatest curtain is darkness.
The world's greatest author is destiny.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When you maximize your intelligence
you minimize your sweat.
When you maximize your talents
you minimize your competition.
When you maximize your education
you minimize your ignorance.
When you maximize your strengths
you minimize your weaknesses.
When you maximize your opportunities
you minimize your regrets.
When you maximize your assets
you minimize your debts.
When you maximize your money
you minimize your lack.
When you maximize your wisdom
you minimize your mistakes.

When you maximize your integrity
you minimize your disgrace.
When you maximize your patience
you minimize your anger.
When you maximize your joys
you minimize your bitterness.
When you maximize your pleasures
you minimize your sorrows.
When you maximize your charity
you minimize your greed.
When you maximize your modesty
you minimize your ego.
When you maximize your love
you minimize your fear.
When you maximize your virtues
you minimize your vices.

When you maximize your needs
you minimize your wants.
When you maximize your diplomacy
you minimize your opposition.
When you maximize your compassion
you minimize your conflicts.
When you maximize your gratitude
you minimize your unhappiness.
When you maximize your kindness
you minimize your enemies.
When you maximize your friendships
you minimize your troubles.
When you maximize your relationships
you minimize your hardships.
When you maximize your marriage
you minimize your struggles.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The best prayer is repentance.
The best sermon is character.
The best mirror is reality.
The best shield is faith.
The best hammer is will.
The best ammunition is truth.
The best fortress is reason.
The best school is life.

The best attorney is justice.
The best counselor is experience.
The best warrior is courage.
The best teacher is patience.
The best student is humility.
The best prophet is tomorrow.
The best general is strategy.
The best priest is piety.

The best physician is nature.
The best herb is peace.
The best medicine is forgiveness.
The best wealth is happiness.
The best angel is mercy.
The best companion is prudence.
The best light is wisdom.
The best religion is love.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“It is doubt that makes faith precious,
deciet that makes honesty precious,
grief that makes happiness precious,
error that makes truth precious,
fear that makes love precious,
pride that makes humility precious,
shame that makes honor precious,
anger that makes peace precious,
greed that makes contentment precious,
despair that makes hope precious,
cruelty that makes kindness precious,
disloyalty that makes commitment precious,
lawlessness that makes justice precious,
vengance that makes forgiveness precious,
frustration that makes patience precious,
hatred that makes tolerance precious,
disbelief that makes trust precious,
uncertainty that makes confidence precious,
skepticism that makes conviction precious,
insolence that makes courtesy precious,
impoliteness that makes manners precious,
imprudence that makes civility precious,
contempt that esteem precious,
meanness that makes hospitality precious,
stinginess that makes generosity precious,
roughness that makes gentleness precious,
negligence that makes discipline precious,
and confusion that makes order precious.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Whoever chooses employees by race is unqualified,
whoever chooses employees by excellence is wise.
Whoever chooses employees by gender is unintelligent,
whoever chooses employees by performance is wise.
Whoever chooses employees by class is unskilled,
whoever chooses employees by resourcefulness is wise.
Whoever chooses employees by appearance is untalented,
whoever chooses employees by effectiveness is wise.
Whoever chooses employees by ethnicity is unenlightened,
whoever chooses employees by productiveness is wise.

Whoever chooses friends by titles is unqualified,
whoever chooses friends by competence is wise.
Whoever chooses friends by reputation is unintelligent,
whoever chooses friends by worthiness is wise.
Whoever chooses friends by wealth is unskilled,
whoever chooses friends by cleverness is wise.
Whoever chooses friends by celebrity is untalented,
whoever chooses friends by reverence is wise.
Whoever chooses friends by power is unenlightened,
whoever chooses friends by goodness is wise.

Whoever chooses leaders by culture is unqualified,
whoever chooses leaders by brilliance is wise.
Whoever chooses leaders by tradition is unintelligent,
whoever chooses leaders by inventiveness is wise.
Whoever chooses leaders by ancestry is unskilled,
whoever chooses leaders by intelligence is wise.
Whoever chooses leaders by politics is untalented,
whoever chooses leaders by kindness is wise.
Whoever chooses leaders by religion unenlightened,
whoever chooses leaders by righteousness is wise.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The more you love roses the more you must bear with thorns.
The more you love honey the more you must bear with bees.
The more you love plants the more you must bear with soil.
The more you love fruits the more you must bear with trees.
The more you love forests the more you must bear with wolves.
The more you love jungles the more you must bear with lions.
The more you love wildernesses the more you must bear with beasts.
The more you love sharks the more you must bear with oceans.
The more you love rainbows the more you must bear with storms.
The more you love summer the more you must bear with heat.
The more you love winter the more you must bear with cold.
The more you love light the more you must bear with darkness.

The more you love space the more you must bear with clutter.
The more you love order the more you must bear with chaos.
The more you love silence the more you must bear with sound.
The more you love truth the more you must bear with opinions.
The more you love proof the more you must bear with suspicion.
The more you love existence the more you must bear with oblivion.
The more you love life the more you must bear with death.
The more you love beginnings the more you must bear with endings.
The more you love science the more you must bear with curiosity.
The more you love nature the more you must bear with technology.
The more you love faith the more you must bear with reality.
The more you love time the more you must bear with mortality.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“You have only mastered peace when you have conquered bitterness,
mastered patience when you have conquered anger,
mastered joy when you have conquered sorrow,
mastered strength when you have conquered pain,
mastered contentment when you have conquered greed,
mastered truth when you have conquered ignorance,
mastered faith when you have conquered doubt,
mastered courage when you have conquered fear,
mastered kindness when you have conquered intolerance,
mastered humility when you have conquered ego,
mastered joy when you have conquered grief,
mastered hope when you have conquered despair,
mastered mercy when you have conquered wrath,
mastered love when you have conquered hate,
mastered life when you have conquered death,
and mastered light when you have conquered darkness.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Chaos owes its existence to darkness.
Light owes its existence to energy.
Reality owes its existence to time.
Wind owes its existence to nature.
Force owes its existence to acceleration.
Darkness owes its existence to light.
Sound owes its existence to movement.

Silence owes its existence to stillness.
Matter owes its existence to space.
Heat owes its existence to motion.
Harmony owes its existence to confusion.
Opportunity owes its existence to chance.
Destiny owes its existence to action.
Consciousness owes its existence to eternity.

Knowledge owes its existence to truth.
Perception owes its existence to understanding.
Curiosity owes its existence to observation.
Intelligence owes its existence to wisdom.
Insight owes its existence to discernment.
Judgement owes its existence to awareness.
Speculation owes its existence to certainty.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“You have no power over your thoughts,
but you do over your words.
You have no power over your feelings,
but you do over your deeds.
You have no power over your circumstances,
but you do over your response.
You have no power over your reality,
but you do over your reaction.
You have no power over your background,
but you do over your perspective.
You have no power over your birth,
but you do over your experiences.

You have no power over your past,
but you do over your present.
You have no power over your history,
but you do over your future.
You have no power over your fortune,
but you do over your actions.
You have no power over your reputation,
but you do over your character.
You have no power over your destiny,
but you do over yourself.
You have no power over anyone,
but you do over your world.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Knowledge + God = Wisdom
Happiness + God = Joy
Strength + God = Might
Courage + God = Faith
Kindness + God = Love

Love + Truth = Strength
Love + Knowledge = Influence
Love + Discipline = Authority
Love + Understanding = Power
Love + Wisdom = Enlightenment”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“It is dirt that propels a flower to blossom,
heat that propels a candle to burn,
storms that propel a rainbow to form,
pressure that propels a diamond to glow,
wind that propels a bird to soar,
tides that propel a fish to swim,
waves that propel a ship to float,
darkness that propels a star to shine,
and hunger that propels a lion to roar.

It is pain that gives pleasure meaning,
sorrow that gives joy meaning,
despair that gives hope meaning,
fear that gives courage meaning,
turmoil that gives peace meaning,
anger that gives love meaning,
chaos that gives order meaning,
evil that gives good meaning,
and darkness that gives light meaning.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Ignorance lowers you, curiosity elevates you;
knowledge puts you on a higher pedestal than information.
Confusion lowers you, understanding elevates you;
discernment puts you on a higher pedestal than intellect.
Imprudence lowers you, insight elevates you;
wisdom puts you on a higher pedestal than perception.
Greed lowers you, contentment elevates you;
peace puts you on a higher pedestal than indifference.
Bitterness lowers you, happiness elevates you;
joy puts you on a higher pedestal than pleasure.
Anger lowers you, patience elevates you;
longstanding puts you on a higher pedestal than tolerance.
Cruelty lowers you, compassion elevates you;
kindness puts you on a higher pedestal than apathy.
Despair lowers you, hope elevates you;
perseverance puts you on a higher pedestal than dispassion.
Fear lowers you, courage elevates you;
faith puts you on a higher pedestal than confidence.
Hatred lowers you, mercy elevates you;
love puts you on a higher pedestal than sympathy.

Illiteracy lowers you, education elevates you;
enlightenment puts you on a higher pedestal than talent.
Imitating lowers you, creativity elevates you;
originality puts you on a higher pedestal than innovation.
Incompetence lowers you, skill elevates you;
excellence puts you on a higher pedestal than enthusiasm.
Laziness lowers you, hard work elevates you;
diligence puts you on a higher pedestal competence.
Failure lowers you, perseverance elevates you;
success puts you on a higher pedestal than ambition.
Mediocrity lowers you, talent elevates you;
genius puts you on a higher pedestal than aptitude.
Obscurity lowers you, fame elevates you;
influence puts you on a higher pedestal than popularity.
Ego lowers you, honor elevates you;
humility puts you on a higher pedestal than applause.
Poverty lowers you, success elevates you;
wealth puts you on a higher pedestal than prominence.
Dishonor lowers you, esteem elevates you;
character puts you on a higher pedestal than reputation.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If I was a flower, I would sell perfume.
If I was a plant, I would sell herbs.
If I was a seed, I would sell wood.
If I was a tree, I would sell forests.
If I was a garden, I would sell beauty.
If I was a plant, I would sell medicine.
If I was a fish, I would sell oceans.

If I was a bee, I would sell honey.
If I was a spider, I would sell silk.
If I was a firebug, I would sell light.
If I was a sheep, I would sell wool.
If I was a rabbit, I would sell carrots.
If I was a cow, I would sell leather.
If I was a hen, I would sell eggs.

If I was a stream, I would sell lakes.
If I was a river, I would sell seas.
If I was a bird, I would sell skies.
If I was a monkey, I would sell trees.
If I was a dog, I would sell plains.
If I was a bear, I would sell caves.
If I was a goat, I would sell mountains.

If I was a fox, I would sell wit.
If I was a dove, I would sell peace.
If I was a bear, I would sell valor.
If I was a camel, I would sell grit.
If I was an owl, I would sell wisdom.
If I was a lion, I would sell strength.
If I was an elephant, I would sell might.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When the mind shines, the heart is happy.
When the heart grows, the soul is happy.
When the soul flourishes, the body is happy.
When the body thrives, the individual is happy.
When the individual prospers, the world is happy.
When the world advances, even the sun is happy.

When the sun shines, plants are happy.
When plants grow, animals are happy.
When animals flourish, man is happy.
When man thrives, God is happy.
When God smiles, the universe is happy.
When the universe prospers, all is happy.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“One athlete does not make a team.
One singer does not make a band.
One actor does not make an ensemble.
One participant does not make a contest.
One employee does not make a company.

One stroke does not make a portrait.
One word does not make an essay.
One paragraph does not make a thesis.
One note does not make a symphony.
One instrument does not make an orchestra.

One finger does not make a hand.
One toe does not make a foot.
One lip does not make a voice.
One member does not make a body.
One cell does not make a being.

One memory does not make an experience.
One habit does not make a character.
One act does not make a destiny.
One day does not make a year.
One moment does not make a lifetime.

One man does not make a family.
One home does not make a neighborhood.
One clan does not make nation.
One tribe does not make a continent.
One people does not make a world.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When you take care of the well you take care of the water.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you are a great warrior, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before the lowest opponent.
If you are a great general, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before the lowest soldier.
If you are a great politician, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before for the lowest constituent.
If you are a great governor, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before for the lowest peasant.
If you are a great president, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before the lowest citizen.
If you are a great leader, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before for the lowest servant.
If you are a great pastor, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before the lowest parishioner.
If you are a great prophet, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before the lowest seer.
If you are a great pope, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before the lowest priest.
If you are a great teacher, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before for the lowest student.
If you are a great guru, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before for the lowest disciple.
If you are a great architect, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before the lowest mason.
If you are a great engineer, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before the lowest mechanic.
If you are a great inventor, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before for the lowest scientist.
If you are a great doctor, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before for the lowest nurse.
If you are a great judge, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before the lowest lawyer.
If you are a great artist, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before the lowest apprentice.
If you are a great coach, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before for the lowest athlete.
If you are a great genius, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before for the lowest talent.
If you are a great philanthropist, you are supposed to be prepared
to humble yourself before for the lowest beggar.

In the school of patience, it is the long suffering who graduate.
In the school of generosity, it is the kind who graduate.
In the school of activism, it is the devoted who graduate.
In the school of honor, it is the noble who graduate.
In the school of wisdom, it is the prudent who graduate.
In the school of knowledge, it is the curious who graduate.
In the school of insight, it is the observant who graduate.
In the school of understanding, it is the intelligent who graduate.
In the school of success, it is the excellent who graduate.
In the school of eminence, it is the influential who graduate.
In the school of conquest, it is the fearless who graduate.
In the school of enlightenment, it is the humble who graduate.
In the school of courage, it is the hopeful who graduate.
In the school of fortitude, it is the determined who graduate.
In the school of leadership, it is servants who graduate.
In the school of talent, it is the skilled who graduate.
In the school of genius, it is the brilliant who graduate.
In the school of greatness, it is the persevering who graduate.
In the school of transcendence, it is the fearless who graduate.
In the school of innovation, it is the creative who graduate.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Laughter exists to teach us to be stronger than pain.
Tolerance exists to teach us to be stronger than injustice.
Conviction exists to teach us to be stronger than doubt.
Compassion exists to teach us to be stronger than anger.
Mercy exists to teach us to be stronger than vengance.
Reason exists to teach us to be stronger than ignorance.
Need exists to teach us to be stronger than want.
Confidence exists to teach us to be stronger than hesitation.
Fate exists to teach us to be stronger than chance.
Destiny exists to teach us to be stronger than luck.
Courage exists to teach us to be stronger than danger.
Contentment exists to teach us to be stronger than desire.
Patience exists to teach us to be stronger than bitterness.
Understanding exists to teach us to be stronger than resentment.
Hope exists to teach us to be stronger than grief.
Life exists to teach us to be stronger than death.
Love exists to teach us to be stronger than fear.
Virtue exists to teach us to be stronger than temptation.
God exists to teach us to be stronger than evil.
Light exists to teach us to be stronger than darkness.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Silence is the accomplice of wisdom.
Truth is the accomplice of virtue.
Laughter is the accomplice of happiness.
Happiness is the accomplice of pleasure.
Hope is the accomplice of strength.
Patience is the accomplice of discipline.
Humility is the accomplice of honor.
Compassion is the accomplice of charity.
Peace is the accomplice of fulfilment.
Trust is the accomplice of devotion.
Love is the accomplice of contentment.
Loyalty is the accomplice of relationships.
Equality is the accomplice of freedom.
Justice is the accomplice of integrity.
Certainty is the accomplice of conviction.
Knowledge is the accomplice of intelligence.
Understanding is the accomplice of reason.
Discipline is the accomplice of mastery.
Intelligence is the accomplice of achievement.
Fate is the accomplice of chance.
Purpose is the accomplice of destiny.
Light is the accomplice of the universe.
God is the accomplice of life.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The least among the patient is better than the greatest among the impulsive.
The least among the compassionate is better than the greatest among the indifferent.
The least among the humble is better than the greatest among the confident.
The least among the boldest is better than the greatest among the tallest.
The least among the responsible is better than the greatest among the privileged.
The least among the healthy is better than the greatest among the wealthy.
The least among the kind is better than the greatest among the mighty.
The least among the charitable is better than the greatest among the affluent.
The least among the gracious is better than the greatest among the dominant.
The least among the modest is better than the greatest among the prominent.
The least among the cultured is better than the greatest among the reputed.
The least among the well-mannered is better than the greatest among the well-bred.
The least among the gentle is better than the greatest among the fiercest.
The least among the prudent is better than the greatest among the accomplished.
The least among the disciplined is better than the greatest among the complacent.
The least among the intelligent is better than the greatest among the eloquent.
The least among the diligent is better than the greatest among the talented.
The least among the influential is better than the greatest among the famous.
The least among the smartest is better than the greatest among the strongest.
The least among the experienced is better than the greatest among the educated.
The least among the wise is better than the greatest among the intelligent.
The least among the enlightened is better than the greatest among the learned.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo