Matshona Dhliwayo quotes
Zimbabwe/Canada, 21st century · author, philosopher, entrepreneur and speaker
About Matshona Dhliwayo
Born in Harare and based in Toronto, Dhliwayo mixes writing, motivational speaking and entrepreneurship. His books—such as The Little Book of Inspiration and Dinner with King Solomon—use African and religious frames to offer concise lessons on character, perseverance and service. His exact birth date is not established in reliable sources.
Works: The Little Book of Inspiration; Dinner with King Solomon; The Book; Lalibela’s Wise Man
Quotes
“Stumbling towards greatness is better than sprinting towards mediocrity.”
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- What is documented
- The wording is repeatedly credited to Matshona Dhliwayo across online quote collections, but no primary, dated source has been located.
- What remains uncertain
- Attribution disputed but plausible: consistent with Dhliwayo’s style, yet not independently verified in a book, interview, or speech.
The line contrasts two directions: slow, imperfect progress toward a high aim is judged superior to fast effort aimed at the ordinary. It praises persistence, learning through mistakes, and preferring meaningful goals over quick wins. The tone fits modern motivational writing.