Quotes from Matshona Dhliwayo

Wisdom at the mountain-foot sees farther than intelligence at the mountaintop.

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

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

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

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

The heart is seldom wiser than the mind, but when it is, listen to it.

If you point to paradise, all the shortsighted will see is your finger.

A tree fears an axe even though its handle is made from it.

Clear skies do not promise rain.

When a wolf is hungry it befriends sheep.

If you feed a bird, you don't have to force it to come to you.

The most beautiful birds do not know how beautiful they are until they see their reflection in water.

Honey from the devil's fingers tastes bitter.

Love that brings you sorrow is better than hate that brings you joy.

Good deeds are the highest notes in life's symphony.

Never cut down a tree whose shade you might need tomorrow.

Geniuses' steps take you higher than talent's leaps.

You cannot wake up one who refuses to open his eyes.

One who loves roses cannot avoid its thorns.

The soul's rainbow has more colors than the sky's stars.

A vessel's beauty does not determine how much water it carries.

What you seek for others you find for yourself.

The smartest fish are still in the sea.

Small truths have greater power than big lies.