Oscar WildeUltimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation, and conversation must have a common basis, and between two people of widely different culture the only common basis possible is the lowest level.
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There are many different types of people in the world. All of them have different interests, talents, and cultures. The one thing that they all have in common is that they are all people. The common person is not afraid to speak his truth.
He can be heard because he is willing to express what he feels and think. Having the ability to communicate with people allows you to make friends and find like-minded individuals.
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