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“The most dangerous silence is noise; noise keeps us from hearing what we need to hear or from speaking what we need to speak.”

Quote by Armin Wiebe

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Armin Wiebe is a novelist known for his unique style and engaging storytelling. His life and achievements are not well-documented at this time. more

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