Whenever possible you want to quote people warmly and generously and fairly and accurately—and to let them speak for themselves.
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Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- “On how to listen to the world around you,” interview with Madeleine Crum, The Creative Independent, May 9, 2025; Full interview read. Complete sentence on listening without assumptions and accurately representing other people; Lewis’s answer, not interviewer or fictional narrator. 20 whitespace-del
- “On how to listen to the world around you,” interview with Madeleine Crum, The Creative Independent, May 9, 2025
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