Kimberly

“They have opinions, but no facts;
assumptions, but no proof;
information, but no reason;
arguments, but no evidence;
beliefs, but no wisdom;
counsel, but no guidance;
pleasures, but no peace;
luxuries, but no comfort;
toys, but no amusement;
laughter, but no peace;
entertainment, but no bliss;
and recreation, but no happiness.

They also have charm, but no integrity;
eloquence, but no logic;
knowledge, but no sense;
food, but no satisfaction;
money, but no peace;
property, but no contentment;
entertainment, but no enjoyment;
acquaintances, but no friends;
creeds, but no conviction;
religion, but no faith;
pride, but no confidence;
mansions, but no home;
relationships, but no marriage;
children, but no family;
laws, but no justice;
morals, but no compassion;
passion, but no love;
sleep, but no rest;
days, but no nights;
brains, but no heart;
and courage, but no soul.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When life hands you questions, answer them.
When life hands you mysteries, unravel them.
When life hands you enigmas, decipher them.
When life hands you tasks, accomplish them.
When life hands you problems, tackle them.
When life hands you skills, develop them.
When life hands you talents, sharpen them.
When life hands you friends, cherish them.
When life hands you family, value them.
When life hands you acquaintances, treasure them.
When life hands you opponents, confront them.
When life hands you acquaintances, celebrate them.
When life hands you allies, support them.
When life hands you riches, multiply them.
When life hands you possessions, protect them.
When life hands you pleasures, ration them.
When life hands you experiences, relish them.
When life hands you students, instruct them.
When life hands you mentors, study them.
When life hands you teachers, esteem them.
When life hands you disciples, inspire them.
When life hands you gurus, honor them.
When life hands you lessons, remember them.
When life hands you teachings, impart them.
When life hands you demands, tackle them.
When life hands you obstacles, challenge them.
When life hands you troubles, overcome them.
When life hands you burdens, conquer them.
When life hands you titles, cherish them.
When life hands you degrees, employ them.
When life hands you medals, welcome them.
When life hands you awards, appreciate them.
When life hands you blessings, count them.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When the world is anxious, choose to be calm.
When the world is hopeless, choose to be confident.
When the world is troubled, choose to be determined.
When the world is gloomy, choose to be optimistic.

When the world is silly, choose to be clever.
When the world is incompetent, choose to be effective.
When the world is ignorant, choose to be knowledgeable.
When the world is foolish, choose to be wise.

When the world is perplexed, choose to be rational.
When the world is narrow, choose to be tolerant.
When the world is vulnerable, choose to be strong.
When the world is deceptive, choose to be earnest.

When the world is trivial, choose to be sensible.
When the world is shallow, choose to be deep.
When the world is low, choose to be high.
When the world is darkness, choose to be light.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When Africa suffers the Middle East suffers,
when the Middle East suffers Asia suffers,
when Asia suffers Europe suffers,
when Europe suffers America suffers,
and when America suffers the world suffers.

What you learn from black people
you won’t learn from white people.
What you learn from white people
you won’t learn from black people.
What you learn from one people
you won’t learn from another people.
What you learn from an enlightened people
teach to all people.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo