Wendy

“Where others only see coal, I see diamonds.
Where others only see clouds, I see sunshine.
Where others only see storms, I see rainbows.
Where others only see thorns, I see roses.
Where others only see seeds, I see harvests.
Where others only see catapillars, I see butterflies.
Where others only see cubs, I see lions.
Where others only see darkness, I see stars.
Where others only see wood, I see fire.
Where others only see sparks, I see flames.

Where others only see winters, I see summers.
Where others only see frowns, I see smiles.
Where others only see sorrows, I see joys.
Where others only see nights, I sees days.
Where others only see burdens, I see blessings.
Where others only see hindrances, I see helpers.
Where others only see enemies, I sees friends.
Where others only see choas, I sees opportunity.
Where others only see losses, I see gains.
Where others only see crosses, I sees crowns.

Where others only see warriors, I see generals.
Where others only see learners, I see teachers.
Where others only see followers, I see leaders.
Where others only see scholars, I see professors.
Where others only see soldiers, I sees commanders.
Where others only see preachers, I see popes.
Where others only see priests, I see prophets.
Where others only see lawyers, I see judges.
Where others only see students, I see masters.
Where others only see outlaws, I see conquerors.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you hate the poor,
do not ask The Divine One for wealth.
If you hate the despised,
do not ask The Divine One for honor.
If you hate the oppressed,
do not ask The Divine One for freedom.
If you hate the lowly,
do not ask The Divine One for influence.

If you hate the fatherless,
do not ask The Divine One for children.
If you hate the lonely,
do not ask The Divine One for friends.
If you hate the orphaned,
do not ask The Divine One for parents.
If you hate the divorced,
do not ask The Divine One for a family.

If you hate the weak,
do not ask The Divine One for strength.
If you hate the helpless,
do not ask The Divine One for might.
If you hate the timid,
do not ask The Divine One for courage.
If you hate the helpless,
do not ask The Divine One for power.

If you hate the avarage,
do not ask The Divine One for excellence.
If you hate the common,
do not ask The Divine One for nobility.
If you hate the meek,
do not ask The Divine One for authority.
If you hate the gentle,
do not ask The Divine One for fortitude.

If you hate the confused,
do not ask The Divine One for understanding.
If you hate the perplexed,
do not ask The Divine One for insight.
If you hate the ignorant,
do not ask The Divine One for knowledge.
If you hate the senseless,
do not ask The Divine One for wisdom.

If you hate the anxious,
do not ask The Divine One for joy.
If you hate the hopeless,
do not ask The Divine One for faith.
If you hate the downtrodden,
do not ask The Divine One for peace.
If you hate the forsaken,
do not ask The Divine One for love.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Think of the future.
Dream of the future.
Live for the future.

Risk all.
Give all.
Exceed all.
Win all.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“There is no room for ignorance among the knowledgeable,
no room for nonsense among the practical,
no room for fear among the formidable,
no room for haste among the gentle,
no room for dishonesty among the noble,
no room for indecency among the honorable,
no room for insolence among the respectful,
and no room for secrecy among the truthful.

And there is also no room for hubris among the humble,
no room for indecision among the stable,
no room for weakness among the powerful,
no room for distrust among the reliable,
no room for intolerance among the hospitable,
no room for stinginess among the charitable,
no room for wrath among the amiable,
and no room for strife among the affable.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo