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Dag Hammarskjold

Never, for the sake of peace and quiet, deny your own experience or convictions.

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You should always trust and stand by what you personally know and believe, even if it might cause conflict or discomfort. Choosing to ignore your true feelings or experiences just to keep things calm is not the right approach.

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