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The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making assumptions. It often proved fatal.

Topics: Assumptions Been Both Both Sides Contact Encounter Every Fatal First Habit History Individuals Made Making Mistake New Often Proved Sides Throughout Unfortunate Worst

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Nationality: American

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Born: October 6th, 1950

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