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This reads as a call to keep your moral center intact when other people act badly. It points to choosing love, trust, resilience, and dignity even after injury or conflict, not because harm is small, but because surrendering to it is worse. It lands in moments of rejection, gossip, or personal setback, when the next choice is whether to harden or keep going.
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Originally said in English.
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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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