A beautiful face cannot hide an ugly heart for long.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A beautiful gift does not decrease in value because it is wrapped in ugly paper.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A beautiful rose with an ugly soul wilts quickly.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A flawed rose is better than a flawless dandy lion.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A flower does not diminish in beauty, no matter how many weeds envy it.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A flower must bloom inside first before revealing its beauty to the world.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A flower’s beauty is birthed in a seed’s ugly struggles.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Against all odds, a seed rises from darkness and beautifies the universe.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

A MOTHER is mentor, who Overlooks all your faults, a Trainer/Teacher, who Haven't ceased in praying for you, an Endless counselor, she Revere because she is Reliable.

— Wisdom Kwashie Mensah

Animal allies are all around, offering beauty and connection.

— Amy Leigh Mercree