Mokokoma Mokhonoana was a South African author, philosopher, and social critic known for his sharp wit and fearless intellect. Through thousands of essays, aphorisms, and provocative thoughts, he examined human nature, culture, and societal norms. His writings urged readers to question conformity and embrace conscious living. Even after his passing in 2023, his legacy continues to inspire deep thinking and fearless introspection. Mokokoma/'s voice remains a beacon for those seeking to live more thoughtfully and purposefully.
"Interviews were invented to make journalism less passive. Instead of waiting for something to happen, journalists ask someone what should or could happen."
"Being a 'good' parent is more about the parent, and, less about the 'supposedly-could-have-been-bad' child."
"Give a typical employee a million, and, he is most likely to use the money to print his CV on fancier paper."
"Sniffing glue is a homeless nonbeliever's prayer."
"Some wo/men are so possessive - you end up missing missing them."
"Many a woman would not be in a relationship with or married to her man, if he earned half of what he earns; and many a man would not be in a relationship with or married to his woman, if he earned twice as much as he earns."
"Contrary to popular belief: Knowing where you are from will not really tell you where you are going. It will merely tell you why you are where you are."
"Some books sold because they are (said to be) great. Some are (said to be) great because they sold."
"The phrase 'You complete me' is nonsensical. A couple is a 'we' - not a complete 'me.'"
"Public opinion is to an unconventional idea - what abortion is to sperm."
"Most women think cheating is 'disgusting' - until they fall for a man that likes them back, but isn't willing to leave his lover for them."
"Huge biceps are an unattractive-uneducated-underpaid man's last attempt to be seen as worthy of dating, or, sleeping with."
"Compared with lesbians, gays seem to be more unapologetic about their sexual orientation. The former must not have balls."
"To drive a woman away, tell her that you are unemployed. To bore her, tell her that you are single."
"A bad handwriting is as annoying to a reader - as an irritating voice is to a listener."
"Judge not the value of a friend by the number of boy- or girlfriends they helped you get. But by the number of books they've recommended to you."
"Not every single way of saying the right thing is right."
"Some people wish they were as happy as or happy like some people think they are."
"The boring thing with taking a walk with someone is that your thoughts are then dictated by the subject or subjects of your conversation and that is made worse by the fact that most sane people are terrified of silence whenever they are with or near someone."
"As useful as an unhappy artist. As useless as a happy philosopher."
"For an entrepreneur: wealth invites fame. For a celebrity: fame invites wealth."
"To know what should be going on in a household: spend a few minutes with the wife, or, the husband. To know what's really going on: spend a few minutes with their kid(s)."
"There's a correlation between the number of digits on a man's bank balance, and, the number of things that his woman is willing to forgive him for."