About This Quote
The art of diplomacy is often thought to be learning how to interpret the other person’s point of view. That means that it is important to be able to put oneself in another person’s shoes. This quote by Joseph Stalin illustrates that. It also suggests that one should find commonalities between people who may have opposing views, and build a strong relationship with them.
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