"Yesterday, I was clever, I wanted to be rich. Today, I am wise, I want to be happy."

Matshona Dhliwayo, Zimbabwean Philosopher

Life, Wisdom, Happiness, Change, Self-Reflection

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"Yesterday, I was clever, I wanted to be rich. Today, I am wise, I want to be happy."

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