100 Quotes About Sage

For many people, the term sage is used as a synonym for wise and knowledgeable. It’s an adjective that describes people who have a great deal of wisdom and knowledge, and can be used as a noun to describe such people. In terms of its origins, sage is derived from the Old English word sæcg, which means “herb”. The Old English word seg meant both “herb” and “wisdom”, and the term has been preserved today in several languages Read more

In Japanese it is called sakana (魚), which means “fish”; it is also the name of the genus Salvia which includes sage, thyme, and oregano.

As a species, wise, harmonious progress is our mission.
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As a species, wise, harmonious progress is our mission. Abhijit Naskar
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I am a scientist, and as such I am proud to say that being stupid at times is a very human thing. Be proud to be stupid, be proud to be fool. Being a fool is a billion times better than being blinded by the illusion of intellect. I admit I am a fool, but at the very least, with each passing day I do my best to get lesser fool. Abhijit Naskar
Being a fool is a billion times better than being...
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Being a fool is a billion times better than being blinded by the illusion of intellect. Abhijit Naskar
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The black, the white, the brown, the red, the yellow, the hetero, the homo, the trans, the poor, the rich, the literate, the illiterate, the weak, the strong — all are my sisters and brothers. My life is their life. And till the last breath in my body, I shall be serving you all with all the power in my veins. And beyond death, my ideas shall be serving you for eternity. Abhijit Naskar
Give me your soul and I will give you a...
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Give me your soul and I will give you a unified humanity. Abhijit Naskar
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If you want to know a person’s true character, observe how he treats those who don’t matter. Matshona Dhliwayo
The uglier the storm the lovelier the rainbow.
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The uglier the storm the lovelier the rainbow. Matshona Dhliwayo
What you conquer in your soul you conquer in your...
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What you conquer in your soul you conquer in your world. Matshona Dhliwayo
Spend time with people who enrich your mind, nourish your...
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Spend time with people who enrich your mind, nourish your heart, and illuminate your soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
Whether your glass is half full or half empty, hope...
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Whether your glass is half full or half empty, hope can fill it up. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Anger has great strength, but no brains. Greed has a great appetite, but no heart. Pride has a great spirit, but no soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
The mind dies, but its thoughts live on. The heart...
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The mind dies, but its thoughts live on. The heart perishes, but its experiences live on. The body expires, but its spirit lives on. Matshona Dhliwayo
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When you look into the mirror, you can’t even see your heart; but when God looks at your shadow, He sees your soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
If the past could be changed, it would not exist....
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If the past could be changed, it would not exist. If the future could be stopped, it would not survive. If the present could be avoided, it would not prevail. Matshona Dhliwayo
A rainbow is not afraid of showing its true colors...
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A rainbow is not afraid of showing its true colors because it knows it is beautiful inside out. Matshona Dhliwayo
Rainbows earn their brightest colors in the storm.
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Rainbows earn their brightest colors in the storm. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is not the size of a seed, but the...
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It is not the size of a seed, but the size of what rises from it. Matshona Dhliwayo
You are not honored for the fruit you pick, but...
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You are not honored for the fruit you pick, but for the trees you plant. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Peace gives you the world, laughter gives you the sky, joy gives you the world, and love gives you the universe. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Rain is just God weeping for Earth’s troubles. Matshona Dhliwayo
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When you look at a rose try to focus on its beauty, not its thorns. Matshona Dhliwayo
Wisdom is a great prophet, faith is a great warrior,...
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Wisdom is a great prophet, faith is a great warrior, knowledge is a great sage, and virtue is a great priest. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you want to know how fortunate you are, visit...
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If you want to know how fortunate you are, visit three places: the slum, the hospital, and the cemetery. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Light another’s path and the universe will light your own. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Trees generously share their fruit. Bees generously share their honey. Flowers generously share their perfume. Do likewise. Matshona Dhliwayo
If your thoughts are higher than your problems, you can...
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If your thoughts are higher than your problems, you can fly above them. Matshona Dhliwayo
Use fear to become braver, pain to become stronger, trials...
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Use fear to become braver, pain to become stronger, trials to become wiser, and misfortune to become better. Matshona Dhliwayo
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To strengthen the body’s muscles, exercise; the mind’s muscles, read; the heart’s muscle’s, laugh; and the soul’s muscles, love. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If you rule the air, you are great; the waters, you are extraordinary; the lands, you are remarkable; but if you rule over yourself, you are remarkable. Matshona Dhliwayo
Worry soils, even the purest mind. Envy poisons, even the...
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Worry soils, even the purest mind. Envy poisons, even the purest heart. Greed sullies, even the purest soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
The universe acknowledges the value of your tears; for when...
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The universe acknowledges the value of your tears; for when it rains, it is shedding its own. Matshona Dhliwayo
The brave with all of their weaknesses are better than...
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The brave with all of their weaknesses are better than the cowardly with all of their strengths. Matshona Dhliwayo
Hunger is a lesser evil than ignorance.
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Hunger is a lesser evil than ignorance. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you can think higher thoughts, you can do higher...
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If you can think higher thoughts, you can do higher deeds. Matshona Dhliwayo
The entire world above you, around you, beneath you, and...
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The entire world above you, around you, beneath you, and beside you, is insignificant in comparison to the world within you. Matshona Dhliwayo
Planting a flower in the desert takes greater skill than...
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Planting a flower in the desert takes greater skill than growing a garden in a rain forest. Matshona Dhliwayo
You are a product of your environment, but to be...
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You are a product of your environment, but to be great your environment has to be a product of you. Matshona Dhliwayo
Joy gives you strength. Hope gives you fortitude. Faith gives...
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Joy gives you strength. Hope gives you fortitude. Faith gives you courage. Love gives you power. Matshona Dhliwayo
You are no greater than the knowledge you acquire, the...
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You are no greater than the knowledge you acquire, the desires you harbor, and the experiences you cherish. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Use your mind’s talents diligently, your heart’s powers incredibly, and your soul’s genius profitably. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The mind shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s wisdom; the heart, in proportion to one’s courage; and the soul, in proportion to one’s love. Matshona Dhliwayo
In the body is tremendous strength, in the mind is...
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In the body is tremendous strength, in the mind is brilliant potential, in the heart is extraordinary influence, and in the soul is remarkable power. Matshona Dhliwayo
Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide...
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Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure. Matshona Dhliwayo
When a flower rises from the earth, it is overcoming...
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When a flower rises from the earth, it is overcoming its greatest opponent: fear. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Wealth won’t make you happy. Power won’t make you remarkable. Fame won’t make you honorable. Education won’t make you wise. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Bless the world with your mind, heal the world with your heart, lift the world with your soul; elevate the world with your life. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Don’t mourn over the past; it has no pity for you. Don’t cry over the present; it has no sympathy for you; and don’t weep over the future, it has no mercy on you. Matshona Dhliwayo
In thoughts, be wise. In speech, be cautious. In sentiment,...
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In thoughts, be wise. In speech, be cautious. In sentiment, be positive. In actions, be prudent. Matshona Dhliwayo
If the sky never grew dark, we would not be...
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If the sky never grew dark, we would not be able to clearly see the stars. Matshona Dhliwayo
The loveliest roses sometimes bear the ugliest thorns.
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The loveliest roses sometimes bear the ugliest thorns. Matshona Dhliwayo
To encourage people, walk beside them. To inspire people, walk...
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To encourage people, walk beside them. To inspire people, walk in front of them. To drive people, walk behind them. To lead people, walk with them. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The poor can dream. The weak can hope. The helpless can strive. The powerless can rise. Matshona Dhliwayo
A single star shines brighter than a thousand moons.
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A single star shines brighter than a thousand moons. Matshona Dhliwayo
A day in a storm strengthens you more than a...
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A day in a storm strengthens you more than a thousand in sunshine. Matshona Dhliwayo
It is in vain to hide a fruitful seed in...
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It is in vain to hide a fruitful seed in fertile soil. Matshona Dhliwayo
Learn more. Love more. Laugh more. Live more.
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Learn more. Love more. Laugh more. Live more. Matshona Dhliwayo
The best way to avoid a catastrophic conflict of beliefs...
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The best way to avoid a catastrophic conflict of beliefs is to be more compassionate about other people’s beliefs as long as they do not advocate for prejudices, bigotry and sectarianism. Abhijit Naskar
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A religious individual may most gloriously carry out his or her own rituals, as a part of his or her cultural identity, but the moment, that person starts to build a wall of separation between the self and the rest of humanity, coaxed by the textual commands of a scripture, the healthy religiousness turns into dangerous fundamentalism, which is a threat to both the self and the society. Abhijit Naskar
A being with no faith in the human self is...
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A being with no faith in the human self is a being with no spirit of life, regardless of how many Fathers or Holy Spirits or Sons it believes in. Abhijit Naskar
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Become loving and become courageous. Become the inspiration which you seek outside. Bring the metaphorical heart of your limbic system in sync with the analytical powerhouse of the prefrontal cortex. From your mind shall rise the inspiration. From your mind shall rise the love. From your mind shall rise the greatest education of all. Abhijit Naskar
Liberty is my religion and Humans are my God.
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Liberty is my religion and Humans are my God. Abhijit Naskar
They say, love God, for it is the greatest virtue....
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They say, love God, for it is the greatest virtue. I say, love humans, for there is no greater virtue, no greater religion, than the love of humanity. Abhijit Naskar
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The only measure of judging a human being is through that person’s character, because character is not determined by race, religion, gender or social status. And one who recognizes this simple fact of human life behaves the same with the scientist, the janitor and the sex-worker. Abhijit Naskar
Conscience is not white, black or brown. Conscience is human....
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Conscience is not white, black or brown. Conscience is human. It is beyond race — it is beyond religion — it is beyond all sectarianism. Abhijit Naskar
A flower’s beauty is birthed in a seed’s ugly struggles.
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A flower’s beauty is birthed in a seed’s ugly struggles. Matshona Dhliwayo
No God, Religion, Race or Nation is higher than the...
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No God, Religion, Race or Nation is higher than the humans. Abhijit Naskar
Indoctrination is dangerous.
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Indoctrination is dangerous. Abhijit Naskar
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If poverty defines greatness, then become the poorest person on earth, in terms of weakness and bigotry. And if wealth defines glory, then become the wealthiest person on earth, in terms of courage, confidence and reasoning. Abhijit Naskar
Don't judge people by their religious, cultural, or professional background....
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Don't judge people by their religious, cultural, or professional background. Judge if you must, by their behavior with other people. Abhijit Naskar
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There has been more bloodshed in the name of God than for any other cause. And it is all because people never attempt to reach the fountain-head. They are content only to comply with the customs of their forefathers, and want others to do the same. Abhijit Naskar
Courage is a warrior, wisdom is a sage, virtue is...
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Courage is a warrior, wisdom is a sage, virtue is a priest, and love is poet. Matshona Dhliwayo
Truth is my weapon. Knowledge is my armor. Wisdom is...
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Truth is my weapon. Knowledge is my armor. Wisdom is my strategist. Love is my warrior. Matshona Dhliwayo
Wisdom knows the way. Understanding sees the way. Passion feels...
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Wisdom knows the way. Understanding sees the way. Passion feels the way. Love goes all the way. Matshona Dhliwayo
The world’s most beautiful angel is love inside your soul.
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The world’s most beautiful angel is love inside your soul. Matshona Dhliwayo
Divorce fear. Court courage. Pursue hope. Marry love.
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Divorce fear. Court courage. Pursue hope. Marry love. Matshona Dhliwayo
Love in fools is better than hate in the wise.
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Love in fools is better than hate in the wise. Matshona Dhliwayo
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To change your life, love yourself. To change your community, love others. To change the world, love everyone. Matshona Dhliwayo
Love as much as you can, for as long as...
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Love as much as you can, for as long as you can, and as best as you can. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you get too close to the sun, you will...
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If you get too close to the sun, you will burn; if you get too far, you will freeze: this is how it is with passion. Matshona Dhliwayo
Anger is loud, rage is deafening, and wrath is thunderous;...
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Anger is loud, rage is deafening, and wrath is thunderous; only love can silence them. Matshona Dhliwayo
Lips may lie, but the heart always tells the truth.
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Lips may lie, but the heart always tells the truth. Matshona Dhliwayo
One who is wise is rich, one who is virtuous...
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One who is wise is rich, one who is virtuous is wealthy, one who is happy is affluent, and one who is loving is prosperous. Matshona Dhliwayo
Regard those who respect you. Esteem those who honor you....
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Regard those who respect you. Esteem those who honor you. Cherish those who love you. Reward those who adore you. Matshona Dhliwayo
Love in your mind can be felt by some, love...
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Love in your mind can be felt by some, love in your heart can be felt by many, but love in your soul can be felt by all. Matshona Dhliwayo
Help when you can. Give what you have. Do what...
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Help when you can. Give what you have. Do what you must. Be who you ought to be. Matshona Dhliwayo
God is not Christian.God is not Muslim.God is not Buddhist.God...
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God is not Christian.God is not Muslim.God is not Buddhist.God is love. Matshona Dhliwayo
Knowledge, teach. Wisdom, acquire. Understanding, share. Love, spread.
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Knowledge, teach. Wisdom, acquire. Understanding, share. Love, spread. Matshona Dhliwayo
Pray for faith, hope for peace, strive for unity, and...
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Pray for faith, hope for peace, strive for unity, and persevere for harmony. Matshona Dhliwayo
Love is loud; the soul hears it, even if the...
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Love is loud; the soul hears it, even if the universe is deaf. Matshona Dhliwayo
Love is black. Love is white. Love is brown. Love...
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Love is black. Love is white. Love is brown. Love is humanity. Matshona Dhliwayo
See what love sees. Hear what love hears. Say what...
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See what love sees. Hear what love hears. Say what love says. Do what love does. Matshona Dhliwayo
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To appreciate pleasure, someone had to experience pain; to appreciate joy, some had to experience sorrow; to appreciate love, some had to experience heartache; to appreciate freedom, some had to experience fear. Matshona Dhliwayo
Truth is straight like a line. Virtue is firm like...
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Truth is straight like a line. Virtue is firm like a wall. Wisdom is tall like a mountain. Love is wide like an ocean. Matshona Dhliwayo
A heart full of love is worth more than a...
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A heart full of love is worth more than a purse full of coins. Matshona Dhliwayo
The blind can see love, the deaf can hear love,...
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The blind can see love, the deaf can hear love, the mute can express love, and the disabled can carry love. Matshona Dhliwayo
Love is your greatest asset, fear is your greatest liability,...
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Love is your greatest asset, fear is your greatest liability, and joy is your greatest reward. Matshona Dhliwayo
Grief gives you a hundred reasons to cry; hope gives...
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Grief gives you a hundred reasons to cry; hope gives you a thousand reasons to smile, joy gives you a million reasons to laugh, and love gives you billion reasons to rejoice. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you have no one, you are poor; if you...
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If you have no one, you are poor; if you have an acquaintance, you are fortunate; if you have a friend, you are privileged; if you have a lover, you are rich; if you have a soulmate, you are wealthy. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If you want to be strong, exercise; if you want to be wise, study; if you want to be happy, smile; and if you want to be invincible, love. Matshona Dhliwayo
Only when your love of roses is greater than your...
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Only when your love of roses is greater than your fear of thorns can you grow a beautiful garden. Matshona Dhliwayo