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“Speaking in a gentle way doesn’t only show politeness, it’s a mark of self-possession. Self-possessed people don’t see the need to draw attention by raising their voice.” quote by Eliza Chamber — Download Open image

““Speaking in a gentle way doesn’t only show politeness, it’s a mark of self-possession. Self-possessed people don’t see the need to draw attention by raising their voice.””

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