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Matshona Dhliwayo is a Zimbabwean-born philosopher, author, and entrepreneur known for his profound wisdom and inspiring insights on life, success, and personal growth. His thought-provoking writings, often shared through quotes and books, encourage readers to embrace resilience, wisdom, and inner strength. Drawing from his diverse cultural background, Dhliwayo blends African philosophy with universal principles, making his work deeply impactful. Through books like The Little Book of Inspiration and 100 Lessons Every Great Man Wants You to Know, he has empowered countless individuals to pursue excellence and unlock their potential. His words remind the world that greatness lies within, and through wisdom, perseverance, and a positive mindset, anyone can achieve their dreams and leave a lasting legacy.
"Don't run with the crowd, fly with the stars."
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"Don't run with the crowd, fly with the stars."

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"Light wears out the eyes but does not wear out the soul."
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"Light wears out the eyes but does not wear out the soul."

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"The bitterest fruit tastes sweet when you share it with someone you love."
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"The bitterest fruit tastes sweet when you share it with someone you love."

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"Don't pluck a rose's petals and then ask the rose why it is sad."
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"Don't pluck a rose's petals and then ask the rose why it is sad."

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"Love gives with its eyes closed, hate destroys with its eyes open."
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"Love gives with its eyes closed, hate destroys with its eyes open."

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"The greatest gift you can give to someone is your heart; because when you give your heart, you are giving your most prized possession."
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"The greatest gift you can give to someone is your heart; because when you give your heart, you are giving your most prized possession."

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"Pain in the wilderness is an investment in pleasure in the Promised Land."
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"Pain in the wilderness is an investment in pleasure in the Promised Land."

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"While stabbing someones back, you recklessly expose your own."
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"While stabbing someones back, you recklessly expose your own."

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"Courage is a warrior, wisdom is a sage, virtue is a priest, and love is poet."
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"Courage is a warrior, wisdom is a sage, virtue is a priest, and love is poet."

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"You can't hide from wisdom, it's everywhere; you won't find it in everyone, it's too rare."
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"You can't hide from wisdom, it's everywhere; you won't find it in everyone, it's too rare."

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"Don't try to make everyone happy, you can't. The only ones who try are clowns."
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"Don't try to make everyone happy, you can't. The only ones who try are clowns."

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"When destiny is calling even the deaf can hear him."
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"When destiny is calling even the deaf can hear him."

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"It is easier to pluck a flower than to nurture it, which is why some would prefer to destroy your talents than nurture them."
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"It is easier to pluck a flower than to nurture it, which is why some would prefer to destroy your talents than nurture them."

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"A ruler who is loved is greater than a ruler who is feared."
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"A ruler who is loved is greater than a ruler who is feared."

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"If they ask you how rich you are, tell them to look inside your heart."
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"If they ask you how rich you are, tell them to look inside your heart."

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"A rose, no matter how beautiful, still has to contend with thorns."
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"A rose, no matter how beautiful, still has to contend with thorns."

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"The ocean does not lose its splendor because it lost a few drops."
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"The ocean does not lose its splendor because it lost a few drops."

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"Breaking down a closed door is quicker than waiting for someone to answer it."
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"Breaking down a closed door is quicker than waiting for someone to answer it."

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"It is difficult for flowers to hide their beauty, that is why they are always picked first."
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"It is difficult for flowers to hide their beauty, that is why they are always picked first."

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"Morality cannot replace goodness. Knowledge cannot replace wisdom. Fame cannot replace honor. Pleasure cannot replace contentment. Passion cannot replace love."
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"Morality cannot replace goodness. Knowledge cannot replace wisdom. Fame cannot replace honor. Pleasure cannot replace contentment. Passion cannot replace love."

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"Lust makes you weak, passion makes you strong, love makes you brave, and heartache makes you wise."
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"Lust makes you weak, passion makes you strong, love makes you brave, and heartache makes you wise."

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"God in you is the greatness in you."
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"God in you is the greatness in you."

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"If you press grapes, wine will pour out; if you crush roses, perfume will pour out; if you afflict the talented, genius will pour out."
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"If you press grapes, wine will pour out; if you crush roses, perfume will pour out; if you afflict the talented, genius will pour out."

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"When two souls are united as one the universe itself is powerless to separate them."
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"When two souls are united as one the universe itself is powerless to separate them."

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"The uglier the caterpillar the lovelier the butterfly."
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"The uglier the caterpillar the lovelier the butterfly."

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"A bird must overcome its fear of heights before it can rule the skies."
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"A bird must overcome its fear of heights before it can rule the skies."

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"The soul's smile is better than the heart's grin."
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"The soul's smile is better than the heart's grin."

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"The weak dread the storm, the foolish invite the storm, the wise avoid the storm, the strong battle the storm, and the great overcome the storm."
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"The weak dread the storm, the foolish invite the storm, the wise avoid the storm, the strong battle the storm, and the great overcome the storm."

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"A rose's beautiful scent is extracted only when it is crushed."
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"A rose's beautiful scent is extracted only when it is crushed."

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"Your mind shines brightest when you enlighten others; your heart, when you encourage others; your soul, when you elevate others; and your life, when you empower others."
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"Your mind shines brightest when you enlighten others; your heart, when you encourage others; your soul, when you elevate others; and your life, when you empower others."

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"The enlightened worry less than others, quarrel less than others, fight less than others, transgress less than others; care more than others, give more than others, and love more than others."
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"The enlightened worry less than others, quarrel less than others, fight less than others, transgress less than others; care more than others, give more than others, and love more than others."

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"Seek wisdom, and success will find you."
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"Seek wisdom, and success will find you."

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"The sun announces its presence with light, not words; do likewise."
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"The sun announces its presence with light, not words; do likewise."

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"Success is the daughter of perseverance."
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"Success is the daughter of perseverance."

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"It is not for a vulture to teach an eagle how to hunt."
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"It is not for a vulture to teach an eagle how to hunt."

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"If you have the power to put a smile on one person's face, you have the power to change the world."
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"If you have the power to put a smile on one person's face, you have the power to change the world."

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"Impossible is what you say to yourself when you have given up."
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"Impossible is what you say to yourself when you have given up."

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"Quiet birds rob the universe of beautiful symphonies."
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"Quiet birds rob the universe of beautiful symphonies."

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"Beauty catches your eye, joy seizes your heart, and love captures your soul."
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"Beauty catches your eye, joy seizes your heart, and love captures your soul."

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"If you want the world to know how truly beautiful you are, love everyone."
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"If you want the world to know how truly beautiful you are, love everyone."

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"The ignorant learn from none, the simple learn from some, the intelligent learn from many, but the enlightened learn from all."
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"The ignorant learn from none, the simple learn from some, the intelligent learn from many, but the enlightened learn from all."

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"If you have never reached rock bottom, you have never attended the school of greatness."
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"If you have never reached rock bottom, you have never attended the school of greatness."

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"The world sees you for what you are, but the universe sees you for what you can be."
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"The world sees you for what you are, but the universe sees you for what you can be."

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"If you have shed a thousand tears, expect a thousand blessings."
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"If you have shed a thousand tears, expect a thousand blessings."

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"Your clock cannot buy you more time, your bed cannot get you more sleep, your titles cannot acquire you more influence, your fame cannot gain you more honor, and your money cannot earn you more happiness."
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"Your clock cannot buy you more time, your bed cannot get you more sleep, your titles cannot acquire you more influence, your fame cannot gain you more honor, and your money cannot earn you more happiness."

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"You are a gift to the universe, but a package is only valuable if it allows itself to be unwrapped."
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"You are a gift to the universe, but a package is only valuable if it allows itself to be unwrapped."

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"A whale has nowhere to hide in a river."
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"A whale has nowhere to hide in a river."

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"Perpetual optimism is good for the mind. Perpetual hope is good for the heart. Perpetual faith is good for the heart."
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"Perpetual optimism is good for the mind. Perpetual hope is good for the heart. Perpetual faith is good for the heart."

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

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"True champions, like the sun, cannot be eclipsed for long."
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"True champions, like the sun, cannot be eclipsed for long."

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