Everywhere man blames nature and fate, yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passions, his mistakes and weaknesses.
The biggest mistake is believing there is one right way to listen, to talk, to have a conversation - or a relationship.
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The biggest mistake is believing there is one right way to listen, to talk, to have a conversation - or a relationship.
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