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.
"Love does not wear out the heart, even if it weighs a thousand tons."
"Don't resent a woman for who she is not, love her for who she is."
"Stars don't beg the world for attention, their beauty forces us to look up."
"Gathering eggs is commonsense, waiting for them to hatch is wisdom."
"Ignore those who resent you. Avoid those who begrudge you. Excuse those who envy you. Pity those who hate you."
"Learning is intelligence. Knowing is understanding. Practicing is wisdom. Teaching is virtue."
"You cannot lead and follow a herd at the same time."
"Passion gives you what you want, lust gives you what you desire, but only love gives you what you need."
"If we take care of our neighbors, our neighbors will take care of us. If we take care of our friends, our friends will take care of us. If we take care of our family, our family will take care of us. If we take care of others, our God will take care of us."
"Do not underrate yourself trying to be somebody else."
"By the time you become an expert at marriage, it is too late to start a new one."
"It is better to be accepted by the bright few than by the dull masses."
"Your breaking point is often your blessing point."
"One who protects himself from negative thoughts protects himself from negative outcomes."
"Helping yourself is common sense, helping others is virtue, helping yourself and others is enlightenment."
"Ordinary leaders move mounds, good leaders move hills, but great leaders move mountains."
"If you want your inner light to shine brighter, illuminate someone else's."
"With strength you can move rocks. With faith you can move mountains. With love you can move the world."
"Kindness beautifies your words. Love sweetens your words. Wisdom empowers your words."
"Esteem intelligence, cherish knowledge, and value understanding, but trust wisdom."
"One who forgives his enemies conquers them, one who loves his enemies conquers himself."
"When failure knocks on your door, ignore it. When defeat bangs on your door, lock it. When success knocks on your door, answer it. When greatness knocks on your door, seize it."
"Making your mark in the world is better than making trouble."
"A bird does not give up flying because it failed on its first attempt."
"No tree becomes large without smaller trees hoping its branches get cut off."