The Truth Within Poem by Matshona Dhliwayo

"Knowledge is a student, truth is its master;
you are no higher than what you know.
Perception is a student, understanding is its master;
you are no higher than what you grasp.
Curiosity is a student, truth is its master;
you are no higher than what you desire.
Intelligence is a student, wisdom is its master;
you are no higher than what you understand.
Happiness is a student, joy is its master;
you are no higher than what you appreciate.
Tolerance is a student, understanding is its master;
you are no higher than what you bear.
Desire is a student, contentment is its master;
you are no higher than what you experience.
Truth is a student, virtue is its master;
you are no higher than what you practice.
Hope is a student, faith is its master;
you are no higher than what you believe.
Want is a student, need is its master;
you are no higher than what you seek.
Peace is a student, contentment is its master;
you are no higher than what you enjoy.
Passion is a student, love is its master;
you are no higher than what you share.
Insight is a student, discernment is its master;
you are no higher than what you perceive.
Humanity is a student, nature is its master;
you are no higher than what you cherish.
Science is a student, creation is its master;
you are no higher than what you conceive.
Art is a student, ingenuity is its master;
you are no higher than what you create.
Life is a student, God is its master;
you are no higher than what you esteem.
The world is a student, the universe is its master;
you are no higher than what you comprehend.
Character is a student, destiny is its master;
you are no higher than what you become."
― Matshona Dhliwayo