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“An enlightened thinker does not waste his precious time thinking about what others think of what he thinks.” quote by Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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““An enlightened thinker does not waste his precious time thinking about what others think of what he thinks.””

Mokokoma Mokhonoana

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Source Speech: Lecture, 2021, South Africa

An enlightened person avoids wasting time on others' opinions about his thoughts.

In simple terms: Don't waste time on what others think of your thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner confidence, ignore external judgment.

Themes

selfconfidence mindfulness intellectual freedom confidence

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • public speaking
  • personal journaling

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it useful to consider others' views?
  • How do you balance confidence with humility?
A Different Perspective

External feedback can sometimes be valuable.

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