The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them. —Ralph Nichols
“The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.”

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Shelley from Evansdale, Iowa JULY 16, 2020
I'm learning and by reading this I understand better.
M from NY JUNE 11, 2020
I love this! I got goosebumps when I read it! It is so true ♥️

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