A kind stranger is better than an uncaring friend.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

In poverty, friends are few; in prosperity, acquaintances are numerous; in affluence, associates are countless.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

It is wise to buy acquaintances, but foolish to buy friends.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Joy is the best companion, virtue is the noblest acquaintance, wisdom is the cleverest friend, and love is the kindest soul mate.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Learn from acquaintances, and you are clever; from friends, and you are intelligent; from enemies, and you are shrewd; but learn from all, and you are wise.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

One good friend is better than a thousand acquaintances.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

One who thinks for himself is a threat to his enemies, a refuge to his acquaintances, a prize to his friends, and a gift to the world.

— Matshona Dhliwayo

Those who laugh with you when you laugh are acquaintances, those who cry with you when you cry are companions, and those who do both are friends.

— Matshona Dhliwayo