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Quotes by Matshona Dhliwayo

The loveliest gifts sometimes come wrapped in the ugliest paper.

Matshona Dhliwayo

If God wanted the woods to be quiet, He would not have given birds songs to sing.

Matshona Dhliwayo

A few hours spent reading a book is better than a lifetime of ignorance.

Matshona Dhliwayo

A small boat that sails the river is better than a large ship that sinks in the sea.

Matshona Dhliwayo

Flowers are prettiest where they are watered the most.

Matshona Dhliwayo

Taking a step in the dark is braver than taking a leap in light.

Matshona Dhliwayo

Light the candle of success with the flame of excellence.

Matshona Dhliwayo

If people are not dancing to your tune, change the song.

Matshona Dhliwayo

A storm is an artist who passes by on her way to paint your rainbow.

Matshona Dhliwayo

Fall from ignorance, and you will rise to reason.

Matshona Dhliwayo

A book is a whole world that you can fit into your pocket.

Matshona Dhliwayo

An ugly diamond is still worth more than a beautiful pebble.

Matshona Dhliwayo

The pen is mightier than the sword as long as it doesnt run out of ink.

Matshona Dhliwayo

Be like the sun; warm to everyone, even your enemies.

Matshona Dhliwayo

Ask for a fish, and you only get one; ask for a net, and you can catch dozens.

Matshona Dhliwayo

If roses were not special weeds would not envy them.

Matshona Dhliwayo

A bear does not change its nature because it shed its fur.

Matshona Dhliwayo

A tree does not stop growing because the wind blew off a few of its leaves.

Matshona Dhliwayo

A slip of the foot is better than a slip of the tongue.

Matshona Dhliwayo

If you want people to dance to your tune, sing beautiful songs.

Matshona Dhliwayo