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Biography: Mokokoma Mokhonoana is known for his insightful and thought-provoking ... more Biography: Mokokoma Mokhonoana is known for his insightful and thought-provoking aphorisms. As a South African social critic, satirist, and philosopher, Mokhonoana delves into various aspects of human nature and society. His work often challenges conventional wisdom, urging readers to reflect on their beliefs and actions. less

"You cannot figure out what happiness is, without taking some time to figure out what happiness is not"

Tags: Personal growth, Philosophy, Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Perspective

"Sometimes you have to lose your mind to find your soul"

Tags: Self-discovery, Introspection, Personal-growth, Inner-peace, Mental-health

"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom"

Tags: Personal growth, Philosophy, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Mindfulness

"If we were not stupid, we would never fall in love"

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Love, Relationships, Human nature

"The richest people in the world are those that can live without money"

Tags: Philosophy, Happiness, Contentment, Wealth, Minimalism

"People who cannot trust are themselves not trustworthy"

Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Relationships, Psychology, Integrity

"It’s the invention of clothes, not nature, that made “private parts” private"

Tags: Society, Human behavior, Privacy, Modesty, Body

"Most people do not really want others to have freedom of speech, they just want others to be given the freedom to say want they want to hear"

Tags: Tolerance, Freedom of speech, Censorship, Freedom of expression, Open dialogue

"A relationship is likely to last way longer, if each partner convinces or has convinced themselves that they do not deserve their partner, even if that is not true"

Tags: Relationships, Self-worth, Partnership, Mutual respect, Emotional connection

"Nobody enjoys the company of others as intensely as someone who usually avoids the company of others"

Tags: Psychology, Human behavior, Solitude, Loneliness, Isolation

"People who smile while they are alone used to be called insane, until we invented smartphones and social media"

Tags: Mental health, Communication, Society, Behavior, Technology

"Freedom of speech is unnecessary if the people to whom it is granted do not think for themselves"

Tags: Individuality, Self-expression, Critical thinking, Autonomy, Rights

"Some people talk about other people’s failures with so much pleasure that you would swear they are talking about their own successes"

Tags: Success, Human nature, Empathy, Psychology, Failure

"You cannot be truly humble, unless you truly believe that life can and will go on without you"

Tags: Wisdom, Self-awareness, Perspective, Acceptance, Humility

"Though you can love what you do not master, you cannot master what you do not love"

Tags: Motivation, Success, Love, Growth, Learning