"We cannot learn from one another until we stop shouting at one another - until we speak quietly enough so that our words can be heard as well as our voices"
- Richard M. Nixon
About this Quote
This quote by Richard M. Nixon talks to the importance of interaction and understanding. It recommends that in order to gain from one another, we should initially want to listen. We should want to put aside our differences and engage in meaningful discussion. We must want to speak calmly and respectfully, so that our words can be heard and understood. This quote motivates us to be open up to various viewpoints and to be going to compromise. It advises us that we can just learn from one another if we want to listen and take part in significant discussion. By doing so, we can produce a more peaceful and understanding world.
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