Conduct Quotes Quotes

“Stars do not pull each other down to be more visible; they shine brighter.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Marry your future, court your present; divorce your past.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“You are responsible for everything you TWEET and RETWEET.”
― Germany Kent

“Regard those who respect you.
Esteem those who honor you.
Cherish those who love you.
Reward those who adore you.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Be like the sun; warm to everyone, even your enemies.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Have the mind of a fox, the heart of a lion, the tongue of a serpent, the flair of a swan, and the soul of a dove.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When you have nothing, be hopeful; when you have little, be grateful; when you have much, be sensible; when you have everything, be humble.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Conduct yourself in a manner that is worthy of respect and don’t worry about what others think.”
― Bohdi Sanders, Men of the Code: Living as a Superior Man

“Never divulge secrets to acquaintances.
Never betray old friends for new ones.
Never mistake flattery for praise.
Never rely on dishonorable people.
Never trust your enemy's friends.
Never mistake someone’s kindness for weakness.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Don't make excuses for your mistakes.
Don't try to please your enemies.
Don't run from your responsibilities.
Don't force your opinions on others.
Don't complain about things you can change.
Don't compare yourself to anyone.
Don't let undeserving people into your life.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Live each day as if it were your last; love each day as if you will live forever.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Embrace all. Help some. Trust few. Harm none.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Beautiful silence is better than ugly speech.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Be practical,
be skillful,
be teachable,
and you will be successful.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Be inquisitive.
Be charming.
Be discerning.
Be assertive.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Be polite.
Be persistent.
Be patient.
Be prudent.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Be knowledgeable.
Be logical.
Be affable.
Be trustable.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Hear others, and you will be heard.
Understand others, and you will be understood.
Help others, and you be will be helped.
Love others, and you will be loved.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“You are an artist; your life is your masterpiece.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you want people to dance to your tune, sing beautiful songs.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Do as love says; do as love does.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Look for something good in each person, even if for some people you have to look a little harder.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Love your friends with your eyes closed, but love your enemies with both eyes open.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Cheerfulness will help you draw strangers, cleverness will help gain acquaintances, faithfulness will help you keep companions, and kindness will help you multiply friends.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Your father you esteem.
Your mother you pamper.
Your relatives you regard.
Your friends you value.
Your neighbors you respect.
Your enemies you pardon.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“In thoughts, be wise. In speech, be cautious. In sentiment, be positive. In actions, be prudent.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Be humble as you learn, confident as you teach, and modest when you have mastered both.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Knowing what to say is sense, when to say it is intelligence, how to say it is wisdom, why and how to say it is enlightenment.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Have the mind of a swam, the heart of a lion, the tongue of a serpent, the flair of a swam, and the soul of a dove.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Prayer and other forms of worship all have their own status and importance but the true sense of worship is that a person can become a 'proper human being' and that he or she adopts Akhlaaq-e-Hameeda (laudable manners). The reason for doing Dhikr and sitting in the company of the Awliyaa (friends of Allah) is solely to become better human beings, to diminish our bad habits and to learn from their excellent conduct. One of the biggest problems which we are facing is that we have forgotten those manners that should have been befitting of the Umma (followers of Muhammad).”
― Laurence Galian, The Sun at Midnight: The Revealed Mysteries of the Ahlul Bayt Sufis