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One must not be afraid of a little silence. Some find silence awkward or oppressive. But a relaxed approach to dialogue will include the welcoming of some silence. It is often a devastating question to ask oneself, but it is sometimes important to ask it - 'In saying what I have in mind will I really improve on the silence?

Robert K. Greenleaf

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Robert K. Greenleaf
Age: 85 †
Born: 1904
Born: January 1
Died: 1990
Died: January 1
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Improve
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