Quotes by C.J. Langenhoven

About C.J. Langenhoven:

Cornelis Jacobus Langenhoven is best known to have written the words for the original South African national anthem, Die Stem van Suid-Afrika. He was affectionately known as Sagmoedige Neelsie (Gentle Neelsie) or Kerneels.
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Adversity removes the friends prosperity has harvested.

C.J. Langenhoven

Never offer unsolicited advice. The receiver might not know that you are smarter than him.

C.J. Langenhoven

Don't listen to a man who says we have to work together as a team. He means we have to work as he says.

C.J. Langenhoven

It does not mean much to be important. The most important man at a burial is dead.

C.J. Langenhoven

To test a man, determine how much it takes to make him lie.

C.J. Langenhoven

God made the world like a knife. We have the choice to take it by the handle or the blade.

C.J. Langenhoven

Friends should be like books, few, but hand-selected.

C.J. Langenhoven

If you really want to hurt, find someone who loves you.

C.J. Langenhoven

Author Bio

  • NameC.J. Langenhoven
  • DescriptionSouth African politician
  • BornAugust 13, 1873
  • DiedJuly 15, 1932
  • CountrySouth Africa
  • ProfessionPoet; Writer; Translator