1. In the land of tigers the lion cannot be king.
2. A tree’s nature does not change because the wind blew off a few of its leaves.
3. The hungriest wolf leads the pack.
4. It is in vain to chase two birds at the same time, even if you have a thousand feet.
5. A diligent ant is more useful than a lazy cow.
6. A clean pond is better than a dirty ocean.
7. The moon cannot outshine the sun.
8. Two hands cut down a few trees, but one matchstick clears a forest.
9. A slice is a loaf to a mouse.
10. A short axe can still cut down tall trees.
11. A beautiful rose with an ugly soul wilts quickly.
12. It is in vain to wipe away tears in the rain.
13. A foolish rabbit is endeared by a foxes’ smile.
14. A spider is slow, but its web catches the fastest flies.
15. A lion’s strength does not lie in its roar.
Water has no hands, but carries great ships.
Air has no shoulders, but carries large planes.
The Sun has no eyes, but finds its way around the universe.
~Matshona Dhliwayo
