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This points to different kinds of knowledge coming from different relationships. Acquaintances give quick social skill, friends give depth and trust, enemies reveal pressure and strategy, and the wider lesson is to stay open to all of it. It lands in a workplace or family conflict, where even difficult people can teach something useful about judgment and self-control.
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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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