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You can stroke people with words.

You can stroke people with words.

Summary

This quote suggests that one can use words to express kindness, encouragement, or praise towards others. Like physical touch, words have the power to affect people's emotions and make them feel acknowledged, understood, or supported. By choosing our words carefully, we can use them to uplift and bring comfort to others, much like a gentle stroke can provide solace or reassurance. It emphasizes the impact of verbal communication and highlights the importance of being mindful of the words we use to convey empathy and compassion.

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