Marissa Michael

“Where there is patience there is strength.
Where there is contentment there is bliss.
Where there is integrity there is trust.
Where there is joy there is happiness.
Where there is kindness there is mercy.
Where there is hope there is courage.
Where there is love there is power.
Where there is truth there is freedom.
Where there is prudence there is caution.
Where there is humility there is honor.
Where there is charity there is goodness.
Where there is justice there is peace.
Where there is freedom there is responsibility.
Where there is tolerance there is diversity.
Where there is order there is harmony.
Where there is tolerance there is diversity.
Where there is silence there is stillness.
Where there is health there is wealth.
Where there is knowledge there is treasure.
Where there is understanding there is equity.
Where there is wisdom there is fortune.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The greatest trust is confidence.
The greatest charity is compassion.
The greatest courage is action.
The greatest patience is composure.
The greatest sincerity is impartiality.
The greatest kindness is affection.
The greatest hope is expectation.
The greatest peace is contentment.
The greatest happiness is joy.
The greatest faith is certainty.
The greatest love is adoration.
The greatest virtue is integrity.

The greatest teacher is reason.
The greatest student is intelligence.
The greatest philosopher is understanding.
The greatest scientist is reason.
The greatest historian is yesturday.
The greatest prophet is eternity.
The greatest preacher is reality.
The greatest warrior is duty.
The greatest athlete is courage.
The greatest wrestler is strategy.
The greatest musician is passion.
The greatest painter is inspiration.
The greatest sculptor is history.
The greatest writer is destiny.

The greatest light is truth.
The greatest knowledge is awareness.
The greatest understanding is discernment.
The greatest wisdom is caution.
The greatest theory is facts.
The greatest philosophy is logic.
The greatest gospel is conviction.
The greatest religion is compassion.
The greatest prophecy is revelation.
The greatest world is nature.
The greatest sky is perception.
The greatest galaxy is conscience.
The greatest universe is imagination.
The greatest God is existence.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Look into my mind,
and you will see my individuality.
Look into my heart,
and you will see my personality.
Look into my soul,
and you will see my destiny.

Look into my past,
and you will see my misery.
Look into my present,
and you will see my agony.
Look into my future,
and you will see my victory.

Look into my world,
and you will see my poverty.
Look into my sky,
and you will see my adversity.
Look into my universe,
and you will see my prosperity.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“It’s not what you take, it’s what you give.
It’s not what you know, it’s what you apply.
It’s not who you lack, it’s what you acquire.
It’s not what you have, it’s what has you.

It’s not what you earn, it’s what you save.
It’s not what you buy, it’s what you enjoy.
It’s not what you seek, it’s what you find.
It’s not what you encounter, it’s what you experience.

It’s not what you think, it’s what you believe.
It’s not what you see, it’s what you comprehend.
It’s not what you feel, it’s what you value.
It’s not what you do, it’s what you accomplish.

It’s not what you want, it’s what you pursue.
It’s not what you chase, it’s what you attract.
It’s not what you avoid, it’s what you follow.
It’s not what you intend, it’s what you execute.

It’s not what you mask, it’s what you reveal.
It’s not what you desire, it’s what you need.
It’s not what you receive, it’s what you embrace.
It’s not what you demand, it’s what you deserve.

It’s not what you lose, it’s what you gather.
It’s not what you cherish, it’s what you honor.
It’s not what you fear, it’s you master.
It’s not what you conquer, it’s what you win over.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo