Having the courage to speak one's mind is as important as knowing when the time is right to do so.

Nana Awere Damoah
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Having the courage to speak one's mind is as important as knowing when the time is right to do so. Many people avoid expressing their true opinions on various subjects because they fear that they will be misunderstood or that people will get angry with them. However, no matter what you say, you must speak your mind if you truly want to make a difference in the world. The only way to free yourself of this fear is to try it out and see what happens.

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