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Quotes by Matshona Dhliwayo

The smartest fish are still in the sea.

Dont waste dollars counting cents.

Small truths have greater power than big lies.

One who cannot dance must not blame the song.

Because the sun helps you in the day, do not scoff at stars at night.

Seek to be the smartest in a room, not the loudest.

An open heart has greater power than a clenched fist.

Valid questions are better than invalid assumptions.

Dont judge a lion by its swimming abilities.

It is in vain to wipe away tears in the rain.

God created sages because He wanted to leave the light on in the universe.

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 destiny,but you do over yourself.You have no power over anyone,but you do over your world.

Dont make excuses for your mistakes.Dont try to please your enemies.Dont run from your responsibilities.Dont force your opinions on others.Dont complain about things you can change.Dont compare yourself to anyone.Dont let undeserving people into your life.

Light enters a broken vessel more easily than an intact one.

Anger slowly.Forgive quickly.Trust cautiously.Love easily.

Smiling through confusion is courage.Smiling through tears is strength.Smiling through pain is power.Smiling through tragedy is greatness.

Dream more.Learn more.Work more.Become more.

The best opportunities sometimes have the worst appearances.The poorest people sometimes have the richest minds.The shallowest people sometimes have the deepest pockets.The quietest people sometimes have the wildest hearts.The meekest people sometimes have the greatest power.The calmest people sometimes have the uneasiest souls.The humblest people sometimes have the biggest accomplishments.

You cannot lose if you have learned one new lesson.You cannot lose if you have helped one new person.You cannot lose if you have overcome one new obstacle.

A spider is slow, but its web catches the fastest flies.