First of all, " he said, "if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.

Harper Lee
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The wise and insightful Scoutmaster’s speech is one of the most valuable lessons we can learn as human beings. He teaches us that we should try to put ourselves in other people’s shoes. We should try to understand what they want and why they want it. And, most importantly, we should try to be patient and understanding with those who are different from us.

Source: To Kill A Mockingbird

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