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“Unless we as social change agents come from a certain spirituality, we're likely to create more harm than good.”

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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