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This reads as a warning about company and habit, that the people around you quietly set the level you settle for. It points to the way standards, attitudes, and effort can drift downward or upward through close association, and it lands when someone notices that their routines or ambitions have started to mirror the crowd around them.
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Originally said in English.
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About Mensah Oteh
Mensah Oteh is a Ghanaian writer and educator. She is known for her work on African literature and cultural identity, exploring themes of heritage and belonging in contemporary narratives. Her writing often bridges traditional storytelling with modern perspectives.
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