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This reads as an admission of limits, paired with a decision to respond with bravery anyway. It can be taken to mean that while events are not ours to command, our stance toward them is, and it lands in moments of uncertainty where effort matters more than control.
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Originally said in English.
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About Lailah Gifty Akita
Ghanaian writer and educator, active in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. She is best known for her work in children’s literature, particularly for fostering cultural pride and literacy among young readers. Her books often blend storytelling with lessons on identity and resilience.
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