A beautiful rose with an ugly soul wilts quickly.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A bird must have faith in its wings in order to fly.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A divided mind cannot conquer a united soul.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A muddied diamond is better than an unsullied pebble.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Beautiful thoughts precede a beautiful life.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Before you look for dirt in people, look for treasure.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Be the greatest thing that has ever happened to you.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

If a man could outpace his shadow, he would still find it waiting for him at the finishing line.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

If you rule the air, you are great; the waters, you are extraordinary; the lands, you are remarkable; but if you rule over yourself, you are remarkable.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

If you run a hundred miles in your heart, you are ready to run a hundred miles on your feet.

— Matshona Dhliwayo