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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin: “Frankness in mutual intercourse is altogether the best way for bringing about proper relations between men.”

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Frankness in mutual intercourse is altogether the best way for bringing about proper relations between men.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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Kropotkin emphasizes the importance of honesty in relationships for fostering good connections among people.

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