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Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing.

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Rollo May
Age: 85 †
Born: 1909
Born: April 21
Died: 1994
Died: October 22
Psychologist
Psychotherapist
Writer
Wisdom
Sympathy
Understanding
Empathy
Community
Mutual
Inspirational
Appreciation
Work
Dialogue
Life
Leads
Communication
Valuing
Compassion
Intimacy

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