Hans Rosling Quotes

Well, the truth is I'm very scared for people to dislike me. I have conflict-avoidance.

Hans Rosling

• People
• Truth
• Conflict
• Dislike
• Avoidance

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• Well, the truth is I'm very scared for people to dislike me. I have conflict-avoidance.

  

  Hans Rosling
  • People
  • Truth
  • Conflict