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.
When it comes to sex: some men treat women as objects; some women treat objects as men.
From N for Nigger: Aphorisms for Grown Children and Childish Grown-ups
Our weakness is our opponent’s strength.
A tie is what you get after ice cubes have wrestled with hot water.
A premature death does not only rob one of the countless instances where one would have experienced pleasure, it also saves one from the innumerable instances where one would have experienced pain.
Freedom of speech is unnecessary if the people to whom it is granted do not think for themselves.
An educated woman is seen as a human being with a vagina. An uneducated woman is seen as a vagina with a human being.
Assuming that all ‘unschooled’ people to lack education is akin to assuming that a salary is the only means to make money, or, that a vagina or a penis is the only source of an orgasm.
A person whose name we know is way more likely, to get our attention, than a person whose name we do not know. The opposite is true, when it comes to things.
Most people would usually rather guess the wrong answer than say that they do not know.
We generally strive to give children a good upbringing with the hope that they will eventually become good employees.
A healthy man watched what he ate. An intelligent man watched what he watched.
Even the truth is just a mere thought.
A promotion usually increases the amount of money we can spend on our loved ones, but decreases the amount of time we can spend with our loved ones.
We often mistake assuming or hoping for knowing.
We would not deem life too short if we always remembered that we do not have to watch TV.
There is a correlation between the number of days since a man last had sex, and, the number of things that he is willing to do for a woman.
A love triangle is a threesome delayed.
Some people will insult your intelligence by suddenly being nice or nicer to you once you make it … or they think you have.
Thou shalt not use the 140 characters limit as an excuse for bad grammar and/or incorrect spelling.
The common love of something is not nearly as much a uniting force as the common hatred of someone.
Education is what they equip you with; just in case your dream doesn't workout.
Unlearning makes learning at least three times longer than necessary.
In a fool, education can be like a full box of matches in the hand of a toddler that is home-alone.
From P for Pessimism: A Collection of Funny yet Profound Aphorisms
Education teaches us how to make a living, not how to live.
From P for Pessimism: A Collection of Funny yet Profound Aphorisms
When it comes to sex: some men treat women as objects; some women treat objects as men.
From N for Nigger: Aphorisms for Grown Children and Childish Grown-ups
Our weakness is our opponent’s strength.
A tie is what you get after ice cubes have wrestled with hot water.
A premature death does not only rob one of the countless instances where one would have experienced pleasure, it also saves one from the innumerable instances where one would have experienced pain.
Freedom of speech is unnecessary if the people to whom it is granted do not think for themselves.
An educated woman is seen as a human being with a vagina. An uneducated woman is seen as a vagina with a human being.
Assuming that all ‘unschooled’ people to lack education is akin to assuming that a salary is the only means to make money, or, that a vagina or a penis is the only source of an orgasm.
A person whose name we know is way more likely, to get our attention, than a person whose name we do not know. The opposite is true, when it comes to things.
Most people would usually rather guess the wrong answer than say that they do not know.
We generally strive to give children a good upbringing with the hope that they will eventually become good employees.
A healthy man watched what he ate. An intelligent man watched what he watched.
Even the truth is just a mere thought.
A promotion usually increases the amount of money we can spend on our loved ones, but decreases the amount of time we can spend with our loved ones.
We often mistake assuming or hoping for knowing.
We would not deem life too short if we always remembered that we do not have to watch TV.
There is a correlation between the number of days since a man last had sex, and, the number of things that he is willing to do for a woman.
A love triangle is a threesome delayed.
Some people will insult your intelligence by suddenly being nice or nicer to you once you make it … or they think you have.
Thou shalt not use the 140 characters limit as an excuse for bad grammar and/or incorrect spelling.
The common love of something is not nearly as much a uniting force as the common hatred of someone.
Education is what they equip you with; just in case your dream doesn't workout.
Unlearning makes learning at least three times longer than necessary.
In a fool, education can be like a full box of matches in the hand of a toddler that is home-alone.
From P for Pessimism: A Collection of Funny yet Profound Aphorisms
Education teaches us how to make a living, not how to live.
From P for Pessimism: A Collection of Funny yet Profound Aphorisms
When it comes to sex: some men treat women as objects; some women treat objects as men.
From N for Nigger: Aphorisms for Grown Children and Childish Grown-ups
Our weakness is our opponent’s strength.
A tie is what you get after ice cubes have wrestled with hot water.
A premature death does not only rob one of the countless instances where one would have experienced pleasure, it also saves one from the innumerable instances where one would have experienced pain.
Freedom of speech is unnecessary if the people to whom it is granted do not think for themselves.
An educated woman is seen as a human being with a vagina. An uneducated woman is seen as a vagina with a human being.
Assuming that all ‘unschooled’ people to lack education is akin to assuming that a salary is the only means to make money, or, that a vagina or a penis is the only source of an orgasm.
A person whose name we know is way more likely, to get our attention, than a person whose name we do not know. The opposite is true, when it comes to things.
Most people would usually rather guess the wrong answer than say that they do not know.
We generally strive to give children a good upbringing with the hope that they will eventually become good employees.
A healthy man watched what he ate. An intelligent man watched what he watched.
Even the truth is just a mere thought.
A promotion usually increases the amount of money we can spend on our loved ones, but decreases the amount of time we can spend with our loved ones.
We often mistake assuming or hoping for knowing.
We would not deem life too short if we always remembered that we do not have to watch TV.
There is a correlation between the number of days since a man last had sex, and, the number of things that he is willing to do for a woman.
A love triangle is a threesome delayed.
Some people will insult your intelligence by suddenly being nice or nicer to you once you make it … or they think you have.
Thou shalt not use the 140 characters limit as an excuse for bad grammar and/or incorrect spelling.
The common love of something is not nearly as much a uniting force as the common hatred of someone.
Education is what they equip you with; just in case your dream doesn't workout.
Unlearning makes learning at least three times longer than necessary.
In a fool, education can be like a full box of matches in the hand of a toddler that is home-alone.
From P for Pessimism: A Collection of Funny yet Profound Aphorisms
Education teaches us how to make a living, not how to live.
From P for Pessimism: A Collection of Funny yet Profound Aphorisms
