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This can be taken to mean that learning changes shape as a person grows. In early life, guidance comes from people and books, while later wisdom is read as something earned through experience itself. It lands when someone looks back on their own education and realizes that hardship, the world, and daily living became their real teachers.
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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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