No man was ever wise by chance.

If a fly lands on your food, do not use a hammer to remove it. — Matshona Dhliwayo

A scholar’s pen is more valuable than a warrior’s sword. — Matshona Dhliwayo

A gardener tending to his flowers is as noble as a warrior battling his opponents. — Matshona Dhliwayo

It is not how fast a tree grows, but how well. It is not how big a fruit is, but how sweet. — Matshona Dhliwayo

One who throws stones at others has less to use to build his own house. — Matshona Dhliwayo

If you teach a wolf how to hunt, it will reward you by devouring you. — Matshona Dhliwayo

The further you venture down a river the bigger the fish. — Matshona Dhliwayo

If you fish without proper bait, you will only catch disappointment. — Matshona Dhliwayo

If you swim with sharks, make sure you have the appetite of a whale. — Matshona Dhliwayo

Only fools are born wise. — Matshona Dhliwayo