The names of persons and living creatures demand respect, because when…

Isabel Allende
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The names of persons and living creatures demand respect, because when we speak to them we touch their heart and become a part of thier life force.
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The names of persons and living creatures demand respect, because when we speak to them we touch their heart and become a part of thier life force.

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