“When we tend to be too hard on those we love, we erode the softness of our souls in the process, taking out the humanity within us that is the nucleus of our goodness, even if our actions are for their own sake.”

Janvier Chouteu-Chando is a Congolese philosopher and educator. His work explores African existential thought and the intersection of philosophy with decolonization. He has contributed to dialogues on identity, culture, and the ethical dimensions of postcolonial societies.