"If growing up means not seeing one's family and friends on the regular-all in the name of paying the bills, then growing up is overrated."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

Growth, Regret, Truth, Life, Happiness

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"If growing up means not seeing one's family and friends on the regular-all in the name of paying the bills, then growing up is overrated."

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