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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More Quotes By Desmond Tutu
  1. Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another.
  2. If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
  3. We may be surprised at the people we find in heaven. God has a soft spot for sinners. His standards are quite low.
  4. Like when you sit in front of a fire in winter – you are just there in front of the fire. You don't have to be smart or anything. The fire warms you.
  5. We must be ready to learn from one another, not claiming that we alone possess all truth and that somehow we have a corner on God.
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