We cannot control the way people interpret our ideas or thoughts, but we can control the words and tones we choose to co — Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
We cannot control the way people interpret our ideas or thoughts, but we can control the words and tones we choose to co — Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
We cannot control the way people interpret our ideas or thoughts, but we can control the words and tones we choose to co — Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
We cannot control the way people interpret our ideas or thoughts, but we can control the words and tones we choose to co — Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
We cannot control the way people interpret our ideas or thoughts, but we can control the words and tones we choose to co — Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
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We cannot control the way people interpret our ideas or thoughts, but we can control the words and tones we choose to convey them. Peace is built on understanding, and wars are built on misunderstandings. Never underestimate the power of a single word, and never recklessly throw around words. One wrong word, or misinterpreted word, can change the meaning of an entire sentence and start a war. And one right word, or one kind word, can grant you the heavens and open doors.

— Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
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