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“If we wish to express anger fully, the first step is to divorce the other person from any responsibility for our anger.”

Quote by Marshall B. Rosenberg

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Marshall B. Rosenberg

Marshall B. Rosenberg was a renowned psychologist known for his theory of Nonviolent Communication. His theory emphasizes the importance of listening and expressing needs to promote harmonious relationships. Rosenberg was born on October 6, 1934, and passed away on February 7, 2015. more

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