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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."
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"Interviews were invented to make journalism less passive. Instead of waiting for something to happen, journalists ask someone what should or could happen."

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"He who acquired all his wealth by 'being at the right place at the right time' is hypocritical by being angry for losing all his wealth because of his 'being at the wrong place at the wrong time.'"
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"He who acquired all his wealth by 'being at the right place at the right time' is hypocritical by being angry for losing all his wealth because of his 'being at the wrong place at the wrong time.'"

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"Being a 'good' parent is more about the parent, and, less about the 'supposedly-could-have-been-bad' child."
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"Being a 'good' parent is more about the parent, and, less about the 'supposedly-could-have-been-bad' child."

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"Give a typical employee a million, and, he is most likely to use the money to print his CV on fancier paper."
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"Give a typical employee a million, and, he is most likely to use the money to print his CV on fancier paper."

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"It is childish to eat primarily or only to please your tongue."
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"It is childish to eat primarily or only to please your tongue."

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"Sniffing glue is a homeless nonbeliever's prayer."
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"Sniffing glue is a homeless nonbeliever's prayer."

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"Some wo/men are so possessive - you end up missing missing them."
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"Some wo/men are so possessive - you end up missing missing them."

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"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."
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"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."

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"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."
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"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."

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"A blank cheque kills creativity."
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"A blank cheque kills creativity."

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"Some books sold because they are (said to be) great. Some are (said to be) great because they sold."
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"Some books sold because they are (said to be) great. Some are (said to be) great because they sold."

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"There is so much woman in many a girl and too much boy in many a man."
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"There is so much woman in many a girl and too much boy in many a man."

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"Eyes are a deaf man's ears. Ears are a blind man's eyes."
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"Eyes are a deaf man's ears. Ears are a blind man's eyes."

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"The phrase 'You complete me' is nonsensical. A couple is a 'we' - not a complete 'me.'"
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"The phrase 'You complete me' is nonsensical. A couple is a 'we' - not a complete 'me.'"

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"In a patriarchal society, one of the most important functions of the institution of the family is to make feel like a somebody whenever he is in his own yard a man who is a nobody whenever he is in his employer's yard."
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"In a patriarchal society, one of the most important functions of the institution of the family is to make feel like a somebody whenever he is in his own yard a man who is a nobody whenever he is in his employer's yard."

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"Public opinion is to an unconventional idea - what abortion is to sperm."
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"Public opinion is to an unconventional idea - what abortion is to sperm."

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"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."
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"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."

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"Huge biceps are an unattractive-uneducated-underpaid man's last attempt to be seen as worthy of dating, or, sleeping with."
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"Huge biceps are an unattractive-uneducated-underpaid man's last attempt to be seen as worthy of dating, or, sleeping with."

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"Those who find it hypocritical of others to use, say, a smartphone, to speak ill of capitalism, needs to be reminded that capitalism is an ideology, not a technology."
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"Those who find it hypocritical of others to use, say, a smartphone, to speak ill of capitalism, needs to be reminded that capitalism is an ideology, not a technology."

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"A newspaper is an oversized book with adverts and an expiry date."
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"A newspaper is an oversized book with adverts and an expiry date."

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"You cannot force someone to believe something they do not believe, you can only manage to force them to speak or act as if they do."
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"You cannot force someone to believe something they do not believe, you can only manage to force them to speak or act as if they do."

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"We have glorified wealth and freedom so much that it is impossible for most of us to truly believe that a man can truly be happy in a shack or within the confines of a prison cell."
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"We have glorified wealth and freedom so much that it is impossible for most of us to truly believe that a man can truly be happy in a shack or within the confines of a prison cell."

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"Compared with lesbians, gays seem to be more unapologetic about their sexual orientation. The former must not have balls."
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"Compared with lesbians, gays seem to be more unapologetic about their sexual orientation. The former must not have balls."

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"To drive a woman away, tell her that you are unemployed. To bore her, tell her that you are single."
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"To drive a woman away, tell her that you are unemployed. To bore her, tell her that you are single."

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"A bad handwriting is as annoying to a reader - as an irritating voice is to a listener."
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"A bad handwriting is as annoying to a reader - as an irritating voice is to a listener."

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"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."
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"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."

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"Not every single way of saying the right thing is right."
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"Not every single way of saying the right thing is right."

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"Working overtime is an underpaid man's salvation."
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"Working overtime is an underpaid man's salvation."

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"Some people wish they were as happy as or happy like some people think they are."
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"Some people wish they were as happy as or happy like some people think they are."

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"Life punishes those who have things in abundance by making them worry about petty things like: what to wear, or, which car to drive."
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"Life punishes those who have things in abundance by making them worry about petty things like: what to wear, or, which car to drive."

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"Marriage converts a player into a polygamist."
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"Marriage converts a player into a polygamist."

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"Committees kill unconventional ideas for a living."
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"Committees kill unconventional ideas for a living."

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"Needs are imposed by nature. Wants are sold by society."
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"Needs are imposed by nature. Wants are sold by society."

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"I am usually able to tolerate all kinds of victims of indoctrination except those who have been infected with xenophobia, racism, or homophobia."
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"I am usually able to tolerate all kinds of victims of indoctrination except those who have been infected with xenophobia, racism, or homophobia."

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"Some kid asked what a dilemma is. And I replied: When a starving man has to choose between a plate of food, and, a roll of toilet paper."
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"Some kid asked what a dilemma is. And I replied: When a starving man has to choose between a plate of food, and, a roll of toilet paper."

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"Education inspires the educated to think for themselves. Schooled programs the schooled to work for others."
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"Education inspires the educated to think for themselves. Schooled programs the schooled to work for others."

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"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."
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"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."

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"Some women sleep their way to the top. Most men sleep their way to the bottom."
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"Some women sleep their way to the top. Most men sleep their way to the bottom."

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"Back in the day, it was either both a mother and her daughter had pubic hair, or the daughter didn't. Today, in many a case, the mother is the one who doesn't."
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"Back in the day, it was either both a mother and her daughter had pubic hair, or the daughter didn't. Today, in many a case, the mother is the one who doesn't."

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"As useful as an unhappy artist. As useless as a happy philosopher."
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"As useful as an unhappy artist. As useless as a happy philosopher."

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"For an entrepreneur: wealth invites fame. For a celebrity: fame invites wealth."
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"For an entrepreneur: wealth invites fame. For a celebrity: fame invites wealth."

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"School fools a lot of people. Professionally, one thing is not the most that one person can be."
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"School fools a lot of people. Professionally, one thing is not the most that one person can be."

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"Employees leave where they work. Employers live where they work."
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"Employees leave where they work. Employers live where they work."

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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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"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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"Many a man was caused to perish by something that he and many men cherish."
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"Many a man was caused to perish by something that he and many men cherish."

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"With homework, school prepares students for overtime. With reports, it prepares them for payday."
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"With homework, school prepares students for overtime. With reports, it prepares them for payday."

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"Sense isn't democratic. An opinion uttered by 99 people does not necessarily make more sense than an opposing opinion that was uttered by one person."
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"Sense isn't democratic. An opinion uttered by 99 people does not necessarily make more sense than an opposing opinion that was uttered by one person."

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"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)."
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"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)."

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"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."
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"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."

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"Do not treat others as you would not like to be treated' frees one from hypocrisy. 'Treat others as you would like to be treated' enslaves one with insincerity."
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"Do not treat others as you would not like to be treated' frees one from hypocrisy. 'Treat others as you would like to be treated' enslaves one with insincerity."

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