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“Poverty doesn't scare me, ignorance does.
Work doesn't scare me, laziness does.
Pleasure doesn't scare me, pain does.
Charity doesn't scare me, weakness does.
Chastisement doesn't scare me, flattery does.

Friendship doesn't scare me, betrayal does.
Enmity doesn't scare me, anger does.
Marriage doesn't scare me, divorce does.
Love doesn't scare me, heartache does.
Sex doesn't scare me, parenting does.

Ambition doesn't scare me, envy does.
Adversity doesn't scare me, boredom does.
Risk doesn't scare me, cowardice does.
Competition doesn't scare me, mediocrity does.
Defeat doesn't scare me, weakness does.

Misfortune doesn't scare me, bitterness does.
Maturing doesn't scare me, infirmity does.
Life doesn't scare me, regret does.
Aging doesn't scare me, death does.
Existence doesn't scare me, oblivion does.

War doesn't scare me, bloodshed does.
Government doesn't scare me, corruption does.
Politics doesn't scare me, manipulation does.
Revolution doesn't scare me, tyranny does.
Rebellion doesn't scare me, slavery does.

Ideology doesn't scare me, fanaticism does.
Religion doesn't scare me, immorality does.
Faith doesn't scare me, hopelessness does.
Morality doesn't scare me, evil does.
God doesn't scare me, extremism does.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The ignorant have no ears,
the undiscerning have no eyes,
the cowardly have no hands,
the senseless have no mind,
the ruthless have no heart,
and the unrighteous have no soul.

The learned have many ears,
the intelligent have numerous eyes,
the brave have countless hands,
the wise have great minds,
the kind have generous hearts,
and the virtuous have enlightened souls.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“True leaders pursue knowledge, not recognition;
understanding, not titles;
wisdom, not power;
purpose, not riches;
excellence, not success;
opportunities, not obstacles;
character, not fame;
diligence, not entertainment;
happiness, not money;
dignity, not position;
a career, not a job;
influence, not popularity;
performance, not acclaim;
and pursue dreams, not tradition.

True leaders are givers, not takers;
builders, not destroyers;
doers, not talkers;
encouragers, not flatterers;
lovers, not haters;
warriors, not worriers;
forgivers, not shamers;
performers, not complainers;
givers, not takers;
achievers, not quitters;
doers, not doubters;
winners, not losers;
performers, not manipulators;
and are masters, not amatuers.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A rainbow is a storm’s masterpiece.
A seed is a flower’s masterpiece.
A rock is a diamond’s masterpiece.
A butterfly is a caterpillar’s masterpiece.
A flame is a spark’s masterpiece.
A drop is an ocean’s masterpiece.
A brick is a mansion’s masterpiece.
A cell is a body’s masterpiece.
A nest is a bird’s masterpiece.
A flame is a spark’s masterpiece.
A note is a symphony’s masterpiece.
A flower is a garden’s masterpiece.

Herbs are a plant’s masterpiece.
Honey is a bee’s masterpiece.
Silk is a spider’s masterpiece.
Wool is a sheep’s masterpiece.
Perfume is a flower’s masterpiece.
Syrup is a tree’s masterpiece.
Wine is a grape’s masterpiece.
Fruit is a seed’s masterpiece.
Pearls are an oyster’s masterpiece.
Beauty is a sky’s masterpiece.
Charm is a star’s masterpiece.
Spring is nature’s masterpiece.

Time is eternity’s masterpiece.
Energy is light’s masterpiece.
Heat is fire’s masterpiece.
Knowledge is truth’s masterpiece.
Thoughts are the mind’s masterpiece.
Desires are the heart’s masterpiece.
Experiences are the soul’s masterpiece.
Intelligence is nature’s masterpiece.
Enlightenment is wisdom’s masterpiece.
The world is the universe’s masterpiece.
Life is the Divine One’s masterpiece.
Awareness is life’s masterpiece.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo