Quotes from Matshona Dhliwayo

One who is lost cannot show others the way.

The blind cannot see light, but can feel its warmth.The deaf cannot hear sound, but are aware of its power.

Raising donkeys in the midst of horses will not make them sprinters.

A lion does not take orders from sheep.

As light nourishes plants, wisdom nourishes sages.

Three quarters of faith is boldness.Three quarters of wisdom is intelligence.Three quarters of love is kindness.

The deaf cannot hear wind, but can feel its touch.The blind cannot see the sun, but can feel its warmth.

Bait, no matter how big, is useless if fish don't want it.

Wisdom is finer than pearls.

Love is free, but priceless.Wisdom is precious, but costless.Faith is gentle, but fearless.Joy is scarce, but limitless.Truth is simple, but matchless.

You don't stop planting corn because weeds are going to grow beside it.

A wise bird would rather lose a worm than a feather.

Accidental wisdom is better than willful folly.

A golden spoon is useless when the soup bowl is empty.

The moon cannot outshine the sun.

Anger has great strength, but no brains.Greed has many hands, but no heart.Fear has many titles, but no honor.Hate has many forms, but no soul.

Fish cannot swim out of water.

An eagle can mock a lion only because of its wings.

Wisdom is the pillar of success.

Intelligence without wisdom is like a hook without bait.

Knowledge is the seed, intelligence is the stem, understanding is the branch, and wisdom is the fruit.

Knowledge makes you strong, wisdom makes you powerful, and love makes you invincible.

Wisdom is the mind's currency.

Planting flowers in a desert is more productive than imparting wisdom to fools.