You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.
Meaning of the quote
To truly understand someone, you need to look at the world through their eyes. This means trying to see things the way they do, rather than just seeing them your own way. When you do this, you can better appreciate why they think and act the way they do. It's important to be open-minded and try to understand others, even if their perspectives are different from your own.
About Harper Lee
Harper Lee was an acclaimed American novelist best known for her 1960 novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ which won the Pulitzer Prize and became a modern classic. She also assisted her close friend Truman Capote in his research for the book ‘In Cold Blood.’ Her second and final novel, ‘Go Set a Watchman,’ was an earlier draft of ‘Mockingbird’ set at a later date.
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