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Quote by James Baldwin
Children have never been good at listening to their elders, but th

Children have never been good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them. – James Baldwin

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Voyagers discover that the world can never be larger than the person that is in the world; but it is impossible to foresee this, it is impossible to be warned. – James Baldwin

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Exile
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James Baldwin
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A child cannot be taught by anyone who despises him, and a child cannot afford to be fooled. – James Baldwin

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Education
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Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery. – Joyce Brothers

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He listens well who takes notes. – Dante Alighieri

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The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. – Thich Nhat Hanh

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Listening

Your ability to move others into appropriate, timely, and effective action is largely determined by the consequences of your speaking and listening. – Suzanne Mayo Frindt

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Follow your passion. Nothing – not wealth, success, accolades or fame – is worth spending a lifetime doing things you dont enjoy. – Jonathan Sacks

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The craft Emmys are kind of the kids table at Thanksgiving. Youre not really invited to the big dance. Its still really, really exciting, and the statue still counts. – Hank Azaria

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It was a mixed blessing to have famous parents. It was tough to go to auditions and be bad, since I couldnt be anonymous. – Ben Stiller

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It is our experience that political leaders do not always mean the opposite of what they say. – Abba Eban

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