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Quotes by Zimbabwean Authors
"It is at midnight, not midday, that stars shine the brightest."
"Fools do not acknowledge God, the proud reject Him, the wise embrace Him, and the righteous worship Him."
"Helping yourself is common sense, helping others is virtue, helping yourself and others is enlightenment."
"If you think too much, you will worry too much; if you worry too much, you will fear too much; if you fear too much, you will dread too much; and if you dread too much, you will suffer too much."
"Don't judge a lion by its swimming abilities."
"Love is the softest rose in the soul's garden."
"The great, like plants, do not curse storms for they are nourished by them."
"A virtuous spouse adds years to your life, a wise one adds decades, but a loving one adds an eternity to your life."
"Flowers have to stretch to bloom."
"Create answers where there are questions. Create solutions where there are problems. Create advantages where there are obstacles. Create opportunities where there are roadblocks."
"A rough diamond is still worth more than a polished pebble."
"If you water your dreams with excellence, success will grow."
"Ordinary people pursue money, simple people pursue power, average people pursue fame, but extraordinary people pursue ideas."
"A small boat that sails the river is better than a large ship that sinks in the sea."
"Fear makes a cub sound like a lion. Faith makes a lion sound like a cub."
"A flawed rose is better than a flawless dandy lion."
"Understanding is the bridge between two minds, love is the bridge between two souls."
"Your greatest actions are those that meet another's greatest need."
"Your mind is a gift. Your heart is a prize. Your soul is a blessing. Your life is a reward."
"Love that causes you pain is better than hate that brings you pleasure."
"You can switch off all the lights, but that won't stop the sun from rising."
"The world surrenders to an enlightened mind. The stars surrender to a joyful heart. The universe surrenders to a loving soul."
"If you fall for someone, make sure they're there to catch you."
"I would rather be average and wise than be extraordinary and imprudent."
"A determined seed cannot be hidden from the world, not even by dirt."
"Your back may be pushed against the wall, but your brain is not."
"Positive empowering beliefs will enable you to solidify a vision and mission that can bring you to a life of relevance and significant impact. Remember whatever you believe is true - to you. These beliefs must be programmed into your mind " by you (though you will still get input outside your own initiative)."
"Your new challenge is to redesign your time allocations. Your strategic focus determines where your time resources will be mainly invested. Prioritise acting out your own script, make your own movie instead of spending too much time watching others at work through the TV. It is surprising the number of unsuccessful people who spend all their time resources on the social media platforms following the lives of the successful. Make the news, be the leader and let others follow you. Align you priorities and balance your activities."
"You are only as authentic as the substance you have inside you. Having others take your examinations or doing your assignments and projects is to reduce the level of authenticity of your qualification as well as your personal brand. Master your chosen area of study to the highest level and demonstrate that you have full knowledge as a specialist. Let the depth of your knowledge make you sought after and respected. Define yourself and be authentic."
"Wisdom knows the way. Understanding sees the way. Passion feels the way. Love goes all the way."
"Raising donkeys in the midst of horses will not make them sprinters."
"A sailor is not defined as much by how many seas he has sailed than by how many storms he has overcome."
"Timing is a critical issue when it comes to succession. Passing the baton too early or too late could both cause irreparable damage. The timing just has to be right, but again you are responsible for creating or influencing the right conditions over the course of your leadership tenure."
"When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it."
"An eagle can mock a lion only because of its wings."
"The results you are churning out are a direct or indirect reflection of what you allowed into your life. Unlearning what you already know and practice is no easy task, but sometimes it's necessary for the programming or re-programming that must take place for success to be made deliberate."
"It is lightning that strikes, not thunder."
"The price of greatness is exorbitant, only those rich in courage can afford it."
"For the Christian, the Bible, the Holy Spirit, guidance from trusted leaders and a revelation from your growing personal relationship with God go a long way to provide guidance. Learn to distinguish between spiritual blackmail and Godly Bible-based advice or warnings. Study your religion or belief and know it for yourself, heavy reliance on a third party for prolonged periods will sometimes open you up to possible abuse."
"The entrance to the world is inside your mind, the entrance to the universe is inside your soul."
"Shereketa is a Shona word ordinarily meaning to fidget, to be restless, and to show discomfort. Whilst this word has largely been used negatively, the Shereketa principle channels it into a different dimension to be used positively for success. Shereketa re"defined refers to deliberate movements, actions and adjustments inspired by the calling to excellence & success, driven by a conviction against and a growing discomfort with mediocrity. The movements and actions take place in two realms - the inner spirit/convictions of your heart and the outer execution platforms of your physical and material world (Shereketa within and Shereketa without)."
"You cannot walk on water or move mountains without faith."
"Ask yourself - How do I see myself as a leader? How do I use my personal mission and vision to create leadership focus? What does my mission or vision mean in the context of leading others? How many people are going to succeed in their endeavours, through my leadership influence? Do I expect of myself, what I expect of those who follow me? Or I have my own separate standards for the same principles I expect others to live by?"
"The most beautiful rose still has to contend with ugly thorns."
"Principle-centred leadership, consistent leadership, stewardship and servant leadership are all values-driven. Always go back to reflect on your beliefs and values as you go about your leadership responsibilities."
"The world's greatest classroom has no walls: nature."
"You don't have to reach for the stars if you are already shining like one."
"Most entertainers and celebrities realize the influencing power they possess. The sad reality is that those in the know tend to utilise that power with a lack of mission, beliefs and values which could translate to a positive impact of their talent on the lives as well as missions of those who form their fan-base. Their agenda tends to be self-centred but it can change."
"Change can be beautiful, butterflies are the greatest proof of this."
"To have an empty head is worse than to have an empty bank account."
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