Quote by Warren Farrell

Throughout my life I have always been amazed that people couldn't listen to other people, that they couldn't hear their best intent, that there seemed to be an enormous need to demonize.

Throughout my life I have always been amazed that people cou

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This quote expresses the speaker's astonishment at the common human inability to truly listen to others and recognize their good intentions. The quote highlights the tendency to vilify or demonize others instead of striving for understanding. The speaker finds it perplexing that such a significant disconnect exists and expresses a longing for more empathetic and compassionate interactions.

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