It is the strongest, not the prettiest birds that conquer the sky.

Matshona Dhliwayo
About This Quote

This is a reference to the strong, powerful birds of prey. It does not matter how beautiful the bird is, only what the bird is capable of doing. This phrase also suggests that people with beauty can easily be controlled because they are easily manipulated.

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