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They have most likely said it because they have an unmet need.
Marshall B. Rosenberg
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We want people to change because they see better ways of meeting their needs at less cost, not because of fear that we're going to punish them, or 'guilt' them if they don't. This applies to ourselves as well.
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When we are angry, killing people is too superficial.
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