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"To halve the number of times that other people hurt you: halve the number of expectations that you have from other people."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

Expectations, Wisdom, Truth, Power, Happiness

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"To halve the number of times that other people hurt you: halve the number of expectations that you have from other people."

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"To halve the number of times that other people hurt you: halve the number of expectations that you have from other people."

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