Enock Maregesi quotes
1972 – · Tanzania, 20th–21st century · Kiswahili novelist; director of content and editorial work
About Enock Maregesi
Born in Mwanza on 25 November 1972 and raised in Musoma and Dar es Salaam, Enock Abiud Maregesi publishes in Kiswahili. His novel Kolonia Santita won the inaugural Mabati‑Cornell Kiswahili Prize (2015). He has also been identified as a director of content and editorial work in Tanzania.
Works: Kolonia Santita; Nukuu za Nyakati Zetu; Msimbo wa Kolonia Santita
Quotes
“Devoting yourself wholeheartedly over a long period brings happiness and good health to both the giver and the recipient.”
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The key insight is reciprocity: steady, willing dedication can build shared well‑being and social resilience. This maxim speaks to practical, long‑term service—not a formal doctrine—but highlights how sustained, voluntary care tends to benefit both parties.