Meaning of life quote from Tsitsi Dangarembga (Harare)

"The problem is the things we think we want don't make us happy."

Tsitsi Dangarembga, age 0 (1959 - present)

Harare, Zimbabwe

January 20, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Tsitsi Dangarembga, based in Harare, Zimbabwe. As a renowned thinker (1959 - present), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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