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.
"Men marry for the womb. Women marry for their tummy."
"In a materialistic society, there's no such a thing as a 'romantic' broke man."
"For the duration of his erection: To a horny man, all women are the most beautiful woman in the world."
"Many a woman is in a relationship with or married to her man not because she loves him but only because she likes men like him."
"Whenever they are given the choice, some people choose a bath over a shower; they, too, would like to do their bit to waste water."
"Looks sure can be deceiving: not every 'ugly' person is a 'bad' person (or is guilty of whatever it is that they are accused of)."
"Being called 'love' or 'my love' by someone doesn't necessarily mean that you are loved or even liked by them."
"Life entertains humble men by giving men with below average looks (intellect, knowledge, etc.) an above average self-esteem."
"Immediately after a divorce or a breakup, your mind whispers that there are plenty more fish in the sea, while your heart shouts that there is only one whoever-you-just-divorced-or-broke-up-with."
"In a materialistic society, an employed boy is older than an unemployed man."
"Saying that someone is full of themselves is silly. Who else can one be full of - except self?"
"Some people would regard people who look like they do as ugly if they did not look like them."
"Many a survivor of a plane crash who is or was against cannibalism and had never eaten human flesh once found themselves in a situation where they had to either eat human flesh, or go the way of all flesh."
"Dating a wo/man with a child is adoption - without the paperwork."
"Some people wouldn't still be sane, if they were not religious or superstitious; some wouldn't be disabled or dead."
"Sleeping is the most common attempt to temporarily escape reality."
"An employee is sheep. His employer is the shepherd. His salary is grass."
"Once a woman goes over 25, she prioritizes 'financial security' in a potential lover. Love and good looks are just a bonus."
"Some men would not still be HIV negative or alive, if they had managed to sleep with some of the women with whom they want or wanted to have sex."
"In any sane society, a farmer is a billion times more important than an economist."
"A civilized woman's demands: A man who will (1) make her come - sometimes, but (2) pay the bills - at all times."
"When a man cheats, it is said it is because he is a dog. When a woman cheats, it is said it is because her man is a dog."