Quotes from Matshona Dhliwayo

One kind deed is more beautiful than a thousand good intentions.

A caterpillar knows it's a butterfly, even if the whole world tries to convince it that it's just a worm.

Light is all a flower longs for, even when surrounded with priceless jewels.

A diamond's happy ending is on a crown, but its beauty was formed in dirt.

If God charged us for every tear He shed for us, the world would be bankrupt.

Each time a flower blooms, the world is reminded that there is beauty in new beginnings.

The moon only dares compete with the stars when the sun is in its corner.

A seed only realizes its potential the day you bury it.

The shrewd, like chameleons, embrace change by using it to their advantage.

Light another's path and the universe will light your own.

The greatest gift you can open is your heart to someone in need.

My mother-in-law belongs in Hell, but the devil is afraid she'll end up taking over.

When the blind lead the blind the world is full of casualties.

If a woman tells you how terrible she looks, sincerely deny it, even if you agree.

Not all slaves are poor, and not all free men are rich.

It is easier to kill a million armed men than a single unarmed idea.

The pen is mightier than the sword as long as it doesn't run out of ink.

The lowest wisdom of the wise is greater than the highest wisdom of fools.

If you cheat on reason with emotion you will go bankrupt.

You cannot lead an enemy to Heaven, but you can lead a friend even to Hell.

Do not hire those who are incapable.Do not fire those who are capable.A small, devoted army is greaterthan a large, indifferent one.

If you despise your people, you will disregard them.If you hate your people, you will harm them.If you esteem your people, you will serve them.If you love your people, you will even die for them.

Lead rationally.Lead responsibly.Lead resiliently.Lead reliably.

Lead competently.Lead productively.Lead skillfully.Lead excellently.