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This reads as a warning against pride disguised as concern. It can be taken to mean that getting angry because someone ignored your advice, especially when they did not ask for it, says more about your ego than about their mistake, and it lands in tense conversations about boundaries.
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Originally said in English.
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About Mokokoma Mokhonoana
Mokokoma Mokhonoana is a South African writer and public speaker. She is best known for her work exploring themes of resilience, identity, and the Black female experience in contemporary Africa, blending memoir, fiction, and cultural critique. Her writing often centers on navigating personal and societal challenges with wit and depth.
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