My father always used to say, "Don't raise your voice. Improve your argument." Good sense does not always lie with the loudest shouters, nor can we say that a large, unruly crowd is always the best arbiter of what is right.

Desmond Tutu
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This is a great quote because it teaches us to think before we speak. We cannot always let our emotions get the best of us, and we should use our heads to make sure what we are saying makes sense. Sometimes people may get angry and yell at one another, but this can be harmful to someone's health. Therefore, we must learn to calm ourselves down and think about what we are saying before speaking.

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