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This can be taken to mean that a better life is built through the people around us, not only through private success. The quote frames kindness at home as a practical source of happiness, wisdom, and character, and it lands in the ordinary work of a marriage and family where small changes in how one treats others reshape the whole atmosphere.
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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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