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This reads as a defense of quiet confidence. Real effort, the line suggests, does not need self-advertising to be noticed, and restraint can say more than performance. It lands in a workplace or creative setting, where someone lets the results carry the message instead of talking up their own success.
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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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