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Without the compassionate understanding of the fear and trepidation that lie behind courageous speech, we are bound only to our arrogance.
David Whyte
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Without the compassionate understanding of the fear and trepidation that lie behind courageous speech, we are bound only to our arrogance. — David Whyte

About David Whyte

David Whyte was a Poet from United Kingdom (1971–2014).

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David Whyte lived from 1971 – 2014.
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