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Quotes by Matshona Dhliwayo

If a woman stands behind you, respect her; if she stands beside you, cherish her; if she stands with you, adore her.

If the world stands in between a man and the woman he loves, he will set out to conquer it.

The cheapest thing in your life is money; the most expensive, love.

If you want the world to know how truly beautiful you are, love everyone.

Only when your love of roses is greater than your fear of thorns can you grow a beautiful garden.

Your knowledge can stir the world, your intellect can move it, your wisdom can shake it, but only your love can truly change it.

A sword can only pierce the body, but love can pierce the soul.

A smile is worth dozens of words, but a kiss is worth a thousand.

Love has two rules: the first one is love, and the second one is love some more.

When love intoxicates your heart, it is difficult for your soul to remain sober.

If a woman laughs when you hurt her, you ought to cry, for you have lost her; if she cries, you may laugh, for you have a worthy soulmate.

The strongest bond in the universe is when two souls unite to become one.

It is impossible for love to enter your heart without leaving footprints on your soul.

Lust promises you the world, and disappoints. Love promises you the universe, and delivers.

Jealousy says, “Compete with each other.” Envy says, “Destroy each other.” Empathy says, “Help each other.” Love says, “Empower each other.

One who does not deserve your tears does not deserve your heart.

Knowledge offers you strength. Wisdom promises you influence. Understanding assures you wealth. Love guarantees you power.

Give of yourself to others and others will give of themselves to you.

Outer beauty you see with your eyes, but inner beauty you only see with your heart.

Scars mean you fought. Wrinkles mean you lived. Heartache means you loved.