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This reads as a moral warning, linking reckless stupidity with deliberate wrongdoing. It points to the idea that harm often grows where judgment has already failed, so wisdom is not decoration but protection. It lands in moments when bad choices are being excused as harmless, especially when someone needs to hear that carelessness can open the door to cruelty.
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About Matshona Dhliwayo
Matshona Dhliwayo is a Zimbabwean writer and poet. Their work explores themes of identity, colonialism, and the African experience, blending poetic language with sharp social commentary. Known for their evocative and often provocative verse, they challenge conventional narratives about African literature.
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