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“It is impossible to experience a person’s life, or to be compassionate, if you do not listen to the person or if you do not ask questions.” quote by James Martin — Download Open image

““It is impossible to experience a person’s life, or to be compassionate, if you do not listen to the person or if you do not ask questions.””

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