Cassandra

“Don't look for knowledge, look for wisdom.
Don't look for opinions, look for facts.
Don't look for theories, look for evidence.
Don't look for speculation, look for certainties.
Don't look for certificates, look for competance.
Don't look for degrees, look for diligence.
Don't look for position, look for influence.
Don't look for jobs, look for a career.
Don't look for skills, look for talents.
Don't look for approval, look for individuality.
Don't look for validation, look for self acceptance.
Don't look for empires, look for happiness.
Don't look for popularity, look for excellence.
Don't look for acclaim, look for performance.
Don't look for conquests, look for brilliance.
Don't look for followers, look for friends.
Don't look for muscles, look for courage.
Don't look for appearance, look for character.
Don't look for body, look for heart.
Don't look for sexmates, look for helpmates.
Don't look for vengance, look for mercy.
Don't look for fate, look for opportunity.
Don't look for luck, look for destiny.
Don't look for fate, look for opportunity.
Don't look for wealth, look for health.
Don't look for today, look for tomorrow.
Don't look for miracles, look for faith.
Don't look for religion, look for love.
Don't look for messiahs, look for peace.
Don't look for temples, look for truth.
Don't look for angels, look for God.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The quality of authors determines the quality of books.
The quality of musicians determines the quality of songs.
The quality of artists determines the quality of paintings.
The quality of architects determines the quality of buildings.

The quality of generals determines the quality of warriors.
The quality of preachers determines the quality of sermons.
The quality of scientists determines the quality of inventions.
The quality of leaders determines the quality of followers.

The quality of scholars determines the quality of lectures.
The quality of teachers determines the quality of students.
The quality of schools determines the quality of graduates.
The quality of graduates determines the quality of nations.

The quality of plants determines the quality of air.
The quality of air determies the quality of animals.
The quality of animals determines the quality of food.
The quality of food determines the quality of the planet.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you care about peace, then you should care about justice.
If you care about justice, then you should care about truth.
If you care about truth, then you should care about integrity.
If you care about integrity, then you should care about virtue.

If you care about joy, then you should care about happiness.
If you care about happiness, then you should care about fufilment.
If you care about fufilment,then you should care about needs contentment.
If you care about contentment, then you should care about patience.

If you care about strength, then you should care about courage.
If you care about courage, then you should care about hope.
If you care about hope, then you should care about faith.
If you care about faith, then you should care about love.

If you care about wealth, then you should care about excellence.
If you care about excellence, then you should care about hardwork.
If you care about hardwork, then you should care about determination.
If you care about determination, then you should care about focus.

If you care about education, then you should care about schools.
If you care about schools, then you should care about students.
If you care about students, then you should care about teachers.
If you care about teachers, then you should care about salaries.

If you care about people, then you should care about communities.
If you care about communities, then you should care about cities.
If you care about cities, then you should care about provinces.
If you care about provinces, then you should care about nations.

If you care about yourself, then you should care about life.
If you care about life, then you should care about health.
If you care about health, then you should care about excersise.
If you care about excersise, then you should care about nutrition.

If you care about food, then you should care about animals.
If you care about animals, then you should care about earth.
If you care about earth, then you should care about nature.
If you care about nature, then you should care about water.

If you care about yesturday, then you should care about today.
If you care about today, then you should care about now.
If you care about now, then you should care about tomorrow.
If you care about tomorrow, then you should care about forever.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“He covered the distance between us in three long strides, then lifted my chin until our eyes locked. “I cannot wait to unwrap you after that ball. You’ve no idea what I’ve imagined doing to you.” A corner of his mouth quirked up. “With your permission of course.”
― L. R. W. Lee, Lullaby