Mokokoma Mokhonoana
Philosopher
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Mokokoma Mokhonoana is a South African philosopher, writer, and social commentator known for his thought-provoking reflections on life, relationships, and societal norms. His quotes often challenge conventional thinking, offering fresh perspectives on topics like human nature, success, and the intricacies of modern living. The following quotes capture his insightful and sometimes controversial views on the complexities of the human experience.
Sometimes silence is a sign, not of not knowing what to say, but of knowing when to say what you know.
Our education system would be betraying its master, capitalism, if it taught us to be content with what we have. Or if it told us about the fruits of practicing minimalism.
Most people are subconsciously waiting for some people to be rich, or to appear on TV, before they start considering the idea of considering their advice or ideas.
When we see a good-looking woman with a not-so-good-looking man, we assume that the man must have a good bank balance. When we see a good-looking man with a not-so-good-looking woman, we assume that she must be good in bed.
We ought to relentlessly ignore excuses, especially those we are told by ourselves.
Some people avoid thinking deeply in public, only because they are afraid of coming across as suicidal.
Most sane people feel happy way less often than they act happy.
Pain, unless it is physical, was sold to you (by your culture).
An overdecorated CV is usually an overcompensation for being uneducated and/or inexperienced.
We lose the ability to be arrogant, once we reach a certain degree of intelligence.
Those who regularly use a TV are the most likely to occasionally use a CV.
Interviews were invented to make journalism less passive. Instead of waiting for something to happen, journalists ask someone what should or could happen.
From N for Nigger: Aphorisms for Grown Children and Childish Grown-ups
The dumbest thing I ever did? Buying a TV. The smartest thing I ever did? Giving that TV away.
A rumor is usually a lie that the media can legally profit from.
If we really exist merely to fulfill God’s plan: then life is a television drama; with God being the scriptwriter, the director, and, the audience.
Some women have been faking orgasms for so long that they sometimes fake one when they are masturbating.
From On Masturbation: A Satirical Essay
12% of people marry because they are completely in love. 88% of people marry just so they are then liable for only half of their rent.
Religion makes people kill each other. Science supplies them with weapons.
From N for Nigger: Aphorisms for Grown Children and Childish Grown-ups
You cannot be truly humble, unless you truly believe that life can and will go on without you.
To the wise, peace of mind is the result of being fine with how things are; to the foolish, the result of things being fine.
You need to be greedy or ignorant to truly want to live forever.
To be better equipped for the tests that the year will bring — read a textbook. To prepare for the tests that life will bring — read a book.
We almost never teach or learn when arguing.
We are oversupplied with people and books that make us know more, but are undersupplied with those that make us think and live better.
Sometimes silence is a sign, not of not knowing what to say, but of knowing when to say what you know.
Our education system would be betraying its master, capitalism, if it taught us to be content with what we have. Or if it told us about the fruits of practicing minimalism.
Most people are subconsciously waiting for some people to be rich, or to appear on TV, before they start considering the idea of considering their advice or ideas.
When we see a good-looking woman with a not-so-good-looking man, we assume that the man must have a good bank balance. When we see a good-looking man with a not-so-good-looking woman, we assume that she must be good in bed.
We ought to relentlessly ignore excuses, especially those we are told by ourselves.
Some people avoid thinking deeply in public, only because they are afraid of coming across as suicidal.
Most sane people feel happy way less often than they act happy.
Pain, unless it is physical, was sold to you (by your culture).
An overdecorated CV is usually an overcompensation for being uneducated and/or inexperienced.
We lose the ability to be arrogant, once we reach a certain degree of intelligence.
Those who regularly use a TV are the most likely to occasionally use a CV.
Interviews were invented to make journalism less passive. Instead of waiting for something to happen, journalists ask someone what should or could happen.
From N for Nigger: Aphorisms for Grown Children and Childish Grown-ups
The dumbest thing I ever did? Buying a TV. The smartest thing I ever did? Giving that TV away.
A rumor is usually a lie that the media can legally profit from.
If we really exist merely to fulfill God’s plan: then life is a television drama; with God being the scriptwriter, the director, and, the audience.
Some women have been faking orgasms for so long that they sometimes fake one when they are masturbating.
From On Masturbation: A Satirical Essay
12% of people marry because they are completely in love. 88% of people marry just so they are then liable for only half of their rent.
Religion makes people kill each other. Science supplies them with weapons.
From N for Nigger: Aphorisms for Grown Children and Childish Grown-ups
You cannot be truly humble, unless you truly believe that life can and will go on without you.
To the wise, peace of mind is the result of being fine with how things are; to the foolish, the result of things being fine.
You need to be greedy or ignorant to truly want to live forever.
To be better equipped for the tests that the year will bring — read a textbook. To prepare for the tests that life will bring — read a book.
We almost never teach or learn when arguing.
We are oversupplied with people and books that make us know more, but are undersupplied with those that make us think and live better.
Sometimes silence is a sign, not of not knowing what to say, but of knowing when to say what you know.
Our education system would be betraying its master, capitalism, if it taught us to be content with what we have. Or if it told us about the fruits of practicing minimalism.
Most people are subconsciously waiting for some people to be rich, or to appear on TV, before they start considering the idea of considering their advice or ideas.
When we see a good-looking woman with a not-so-good-looking man, we assume that the man must have a good bank balance. When we see a good-looking man with a not-so-good-looking woman, we assume that she must be good in bed.
We ought to relentlessly ignore excuses, especially those we are told by ourselves.
Some people avoid thinking deeply in public, only because they are afraid of coming across as suicidal.
Most sane people feel happy way less often than they act happy.
Pain, unless it is physical, was sold to you (by your culture).
An overdecorated CV is usually an overcompensation for being uneducated and/or inexperienced.
We lose the ability to be arrogant, once we reach a certain degree of intelligence.
Those who regularly use a TV are the most likely to occasionally use a CV.
Interviews were invented to make journalism less passive. Instead of waiting for something to happen, journalists ask someone what should or could happen.
From N for Nigger: Aphorisms for Grown Children and Childish Grown-ups
The dumbest thing I ever did? Buying a TV. The smartest thing I ever did? Giving that TV away.
A rumor is usually a lie that the media can legally profit from.
If we really exist merely to fulfill God’s plan: then life is a television drama; with God being the scriptwriter, the director, and, the audience.
Some women have been faking orgasms for so long that they sometimes fake one when they are masturbating.
From On Masturbation: A Satirical Essay
12% of people marry because they are completely in love. 88% of people marry just so they are then liable for only half of their rent.
Religion makes people kill each other. Science supplies them with weapons.
From N for Nigger: Aphorisms for Grown Children and Childish Grown-ups
You cannot be truly humble, unless you truly believe that life can and will go on without you.
To the wise, peace of mind is the result of being fine with how things are; to the foolish, the result of things being fine.
You need to be greedy or ignorant to truly want to live forever.
To be better equipped for the tests that the year will bring — read a textbook. To prepare for the tests that life will bring — read a book.
We almost never teach or learn when arguing.
We are oversupplied with people and books that make us know more, but are undersupplied with those that make us think and live better.
