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“There is a silence that matches our best possibilities when we have learned to listen to others. We can master the art of being quiet in order to be able to hear clearly what others are saying. . . . We need to cut off the garbled static of our own preoccupations to give to people who want our quiet attention.”

Quote by Eugene Kennedy

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Eugene Kennedy was an accomplished psychologist known for his contributions to psychotherapy and counseling. His research covered various aspects of human behavior, psychological development, and mental health, profoundly influencing the field of psychology. more

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