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“Dialogue is a non-confrontational communication, where both partners are willing to learn from the other and therefore leads much farther into finding new grounds together”

Quote by Scilla Elworthy

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Scilla Elworthy
Scilla Elworthy

Scilla Elworthy is a British author born on June 3, 1943. Her works primarily focus on peace, conflict resolution, and leadership. Elworthy is renowned for her contributions to nonviolent action and global security issues. more

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