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> [Dissent is the cousin of diversity; the respect for a wide range of beliefs. This begins by allowing people the space to say "no". If we cannot say "no" then our "yes" has no meaning. Each needs the chance to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/peter-block/dissent-is-the-cousin-of-diversity-the-respect-for-a-wide-range-of/)

[Peter Block](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/peter-block/)

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