Top 500 Matshona Dhliwayo Quotes (2024 Update)
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201. “Fall for none, rise for all.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

202. “No one benefits from an empty jar; fill yourself first before pouring out to others.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

203. “A wounded heart is easier to heal than a broken soul.”

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204. “Your mind shines brightest when you enlighten others; your heart, when you encourage others; your soul, when you elevate others; and your life, when you empower others.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

205. “A flower blooming in the desert proves to the world that adversity, no matter how great, can be overcome.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

206. “One mans hell is another mans paradise.”

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207. “Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

208. “People only stone a tree that is full of ripe fruit.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

209. “The storm is what they threw at me, the hurricane is what I became.”

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210. “A beautiful face cannot hide an ugly heart for long.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

211. “A shallow river with fish is worth more than a deep sea without any.”

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212. “The strong overcome their opponents, the mighty crush them, the shrewd outwit them, the cowardly hide from them, but the enlightened transcend them.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

213. “A butterfly’s wings grow because a caterpillar dared to believe it could fly.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

214. “Be like the sun; never let the opinions of those who hate you dull your shine.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

215. “A ship that sails without a compass will get lost at sea.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

216. “A rose’s prick is better than a daisy’s kiss.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

217. “A daisy blooming in a desert is worth more than a rose blossoming in a rainforest.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

218. “It is from small streams that big rivers rise.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

219. “You cannot fast-forward time, you cannot rewind it, and you cannot pause it; you can only waste or benefit from it.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

220. “If bees only gathered nectar from perfect flowers, they wouldn’t be able to make even a single drop of honey.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

221. “Don’t be afraid of being alone; a lion does not rule the jungle with sheep at its side.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

222. “A rainbow is not afraid of showing its true colors because it knows it is beautiful inside out.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

223. “Joy is God’s smile; love is God’s laughter.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

224. “An intelligent wolf is better than a foolish lion.”

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225. “If you were born to rise you will yearn for the stars, even if you have no wings.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

226. “The world’s seven wonders stand the test of time: Truth, love, joy, faith, peace, virtue, and wisdom.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

227. “If you tend to a flower, it will bloom, no matter how many weeds surround it.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

228. “A flower blooming in a storm is stronger than a tree blossoming under a rainbow.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

229. “It takes greater strength to stand alone than to run with the crowd.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

230. “The blind can see God, the deaf can hear Him, the mute can speak to Him, and the lame can run to Him.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

231. “Never play chess with God, He checkmates His opponents even before the game begins.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

232. “Be wise enough to learn from the past, shrewd enough to capitalize on the present, and clever enough to prepare for the future.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

233. “The real power of a leader is in the number of minds he can reach, hearts he can touch, souls he can move, and lives he can change.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

234. “Scars are a warrior’s beauty marks.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

235. “You know someone is truly special when the most beautiful thing they have on is a kind soul.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

236. “Be a star in someone’s dark sky.”

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237. “The difference between a boy and a man is not age, it’s maturity.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

238. “When life hands you dirt plant seeds.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

239. “The sun is God’s candle.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

240. “The greatest gift you can give to someone is your heart; because when you give your heart, you are giving your most prized possession.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

241. “You either run with lions or walk with sheep.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

242. “It takes greater faith to dance in the dark than to rest in light.”

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243. “A lion’s greater talents are revealed in the jungle, not in the circus.”

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244. “I have come to ground you,” the storm threatened. “I will rise above you,” the defiant eagle replied.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

245. “The world’s greatest teacher is pain. The world’s greatest university is life.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

246. “False friends can be bought, but true friendship is priceless.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

247. “Listen to all, believe few, count on some, but trust none.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo

248. “Excellence has a loud mouth; let it speak on your behalf.”

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249. “An eagle earns its honor from the storms it endures.”

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250. “Behind you, leave your enemies. Beside you, keep your family. Around you, maintain your friends. Within you, treasure God.”

— Matshona Dhliwayo