Quotes from Matshona Dhliwayo

The upright are richer in deeds than the wealthy are in gold.

A wise man is closer to God than a fool will ever be to himself.

Wisdom is better than flattery, even if bitter in your ears.

Wisdom is a reliable companion.

Liars corrupt knowledge, and fools pervert wisdom, but the wise hallow both.Knowledge holds the truth.

What the wise see eyes closed is greater than what the ignorant see both eyes open.

It is better to lose friends than to lose your reputation, and better to lose riches than to lose your integrity.

When you strike the shepherd you strike the sheep.

Scholars love knowledge.Philosophers love wisdom.The most knowledgeable become professors.The most wise become sages.

It's easier to conceal wisdom than folly.

Light is formless, but pierces the eyes.Wisdom is formless, but pierces the mind.Faith is formless, but pierces the heart.Love is formless, but pierces the soul.

The wolf pounces on the sheep when the shepherd strays.

Nurture a tree today, and it will provide you fruit tomorrow.

A sharp stick is better than a blunt sword.

He who is happy in his hut is better than he who is miserable in his palace.

A pond with one fish is better than an ocean with none.

A sage's mind is greater than a warrior's sword.

A diligent ant is more useful than a lazy cow.

If you light a fire, you cannot conceal the smoke.

Feeding a lion will not prevent it from feeding on you.

A cup of wisdom is more valuable than an ocean of intelligence.

Fish rule the waters, but can be caught using worms.Birds rule the air, but can be caught using grain.

Wind has no home in the world, and therefore wanders everywhere.Light has no home in the universe, and therefore returns to God.

A good question is the shortcut to a good answer.