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Woodrow Wilson: But the great preacher reaches the heart of his hearers not by knowledge, but by sympathy--by showing himself a…

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But the great preacher reaches the heart of his hearers not by knowledge, but by sympathy--by showing himself a brother-man to his fellow-men.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Wilson emphasizes the importance of empathy in effective communication, particularly in preaching and leadership.

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