Marissa Michael

“If you value information, you will value truth.
If you value truth, you will value knowledge.
If you value knowledge, you will value insight.
If you value insight, you will value understanding.
If you value understanding, you will value wisdom.
If you value wisdom, you will value enlightenment.

If you value peace, you will value contentment.
If you value contentment, you will value happiness.
If you value happiness, you will value joy.
If you value joy, you will value hope.
If you value hope, you will value faith.
If you value faith, you will value love.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you annoy others, others will annoy you.
If you offend others, others will offend you.
If you anger others, others will anger you.

If you hurt others, others will hurt you.
If you abuse others, others will abuse you.
If you hate others, others will hate you.

If you comfort others, others will comfort you.
If you help others, others will help you.
If you respect others, others will respect you.

If you honor others, others will honor you.
If you heal others, others will heal you.
If you love others, others will love you.”
― 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

“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