Quotes by Philosophers - Page 233

If you want an abscess to cure you must press it hard
Bangambiki Habyarimana
Without roots a tree, no matter how tall, cannot stand.
Matshona Dhliwayo
True freedom is in not having a master, but in making the master your slave
Bangambiki Habyarimana
If you think you can't, you're wrong and right
Bangambiki Habyarimana
It is impossible for a man to outpace his shadow.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Wind has no feet,but travels great distances,and has no hands,but carries great objects.
Matshona Dhliwayo
A slap from an angel will make you wiserthan a kiss from the devil.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Think much, say little, do much.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Elders in the dark see better than children in the light.
Matshona Dhliwayo
If you invite a snake into your home,do not be surprised if it bites you.
Matshona Dhliwayo
When the tables are turned,whoever was full becomes hungry.
Matshona Dhliwayo
He who teaches you how to tend a garden has given you more than he who has given you a hundred roses.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Water has no hands,but carries great ships.Air has no shoulders,but carries large planes.The Sun has no eyes,but finds its way around the universe.
Matshona Dhliwayo
It is possible to draw a straight line with a crooked pencil.
Matshona Dhliwayo
A rose does not cease to be a flower because it lost one petal.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Courage is not the absence of fear. Hope is not the absence of trouble. Joy is not the absence of pain. Love is not the absence of obstacles.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Bait, no matter how big, is useless if fish do not desire it.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Half a brain is better than none.
Matshona Dhliwayo
It is not for a vulture to teach an eagle how to hunt.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Because a spoon is made of gold does not change the soup’s taste.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Why weep when it takes less energy to laugh? Why frown when it takes less energy to smile? Why despair when it takes less energy to hope? Why fear when it takes less energy to love?
Matshona Dhliwayo
Have gracious thoughts of your neighbors,kind thoughts of your friends,loving thoughts of your family,and humble thoughts of yourself.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Coat your words with honey if you want to catch bees.
Matshona Dhliwayo
The best way to catch a bee is using its own honey.
Matshona Dhliwayo
No matter how much territory the wolf conquers the lion will still rule the jungle.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Gray hairs signify old age, not wisdom.Muscles signify strength, not health.Laughter signifies amusement, not joy.Weeping signifies pain, not weakness.Smiling signifies courteousness, not love.
Matshona Dhliwayo
What you were is yesterday.What you are is now.What you can be is tomorrow.What you decide to be is today.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Slaves of wisdom are masters of many.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Truth is the highest knowledge.Faith is the highest courage.Reason is the highest wisdom.Love is the highest virtue.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Love, no matter how small, begets kindness.Joy, no matter how small, begets cheerfulness.Wisdom, no matter how small, begets intelligence.Faith, no matter how small, begets persistence.Genius, no matter how small, begets excellence.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Joy turns tears into laughter.Hope turns mourning into gladness.Wisdom turns tragedy into fortune.Faith turns defeat into triumph.Love turns enmity into friendship.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Letting go of sorrow gives you enough strength to carry happiness.Letting go of anger gives you enough strength to carry kindness.Letting go of fear gives you enough strength to carry hopefulness.Letting go of resentment gives you enough strength to carry gratefulness.Letting go of disappointment gives you enough strength to carry joyfulness.Letting go of avarice gives you enough strength to carry contentedness.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Morality cannot replace goodness.Knowledge cannot replace wisdom.Fame cannot replace honor.Pleasure cannot replace contentment.Passion cannot replace love.
Matshona Dhliwayo
The weaknesses of the wise are better than the strengths of fools.
Matshona Dhliwayo
You cannot truly know pleasure without pain.You cannot truly know strength without weakness.You cannot truly know joy without sorrow.You cannot truly know hope without despair.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Honey does not lose its sweetness because it is made by bees that sting.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Love costs us much,but we still need it.Wisdom costs us much,but we still seek it.Faith costs us much,but we still practice it.Life costs us much,but we still desire it.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Seek wisdom, and success will find you.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Pain helps the body grow.Riddles help the mind grow.Loss helps the heart grow.Temptations help the soul grow.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Sow wisdom today, and you will reap success tomorrow.
Matshona Dhliwayo
If you chase a butterfly, it will escape;if you feed it, it will come.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Wisdom frees men, even if they are in prison.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Learning is intelligence.Knowing is understanding.Practicing is wisdom.Teaching is virtue.
Matshona Dhliwayo
There is no sharper spear than wisdom.There is no larger shield than faith.There is no better fortress than truth.There is no greater strength than hope.There is no higher power than love.
Matshona Dhliwayo
You may have a small body,but great strength.You may have an ordinary mind,but great wisdom.You may have a wounded heart,but great courage.You may have a weary soul,but great love.
Matshona Dhliwayo
A little wisdom can lead to great understanding.A little curiosity can lead to great discoveries.A little talent can lead to great achievements.A little love can lead to great virtue.A little faith can lead to great miracles.A little opportunity can lead to great success.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Knowledge will give you strength,but wisdom will give you power.Talent will give you respect,but genius will give you honor.Pleasure will give you happiness,but joy will give you contentment.Strength will give you fortitude,but love will give you dominion.Courage will give you victory,but faith will give you greatness.Virtue will give you the world,but God will give you universe.
Matshona Dhliwayo
You have two eyes,but the discerning have three.You have two ears,but the wise have four.You have two hands,but the enlightened have five.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Wisdom lies at the edge of intelligence.Joy lies at the edge of happiness.Faith lies at the edge of boldness.Love lies at the edge of kindness.God lies at the edge of righteousness.
Matshona Dhliwayo
He who has foresight has more than two eyes.
Matshona Dhliwayo
A golden spoon is useless when the soup bowl is empty.
Matshona Dhliwayo
The moon cannot outshine the sun.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Anger has great strength,but no brains.Greed has many hands,but no heart.Fear has many titles,but no honor.Hate has many forms,but no soul.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Fish cannot swim out of water.
Matshona Dhliwayo
An eagle can mock a lion only because of its wings.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Wisdom is the pillar of success.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Intelligence without wisdom is like a hook without bait.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Knowledge is the seed,intelligence is the stem,understanding is the branch,and wisdom is the fruit.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Knowledge makes you strong,wisdom makes you powerful,and love makes you invincible.
Matshona Dhliwayo
Wisdom is the mind’s currency.
Matshona Dhliwayo