It has been said that, in order to know, and therefore understand, the world and the other human beings, one must know himself (or herself) first. We usually accept such concept as true. But, at times, it is not so easy to grasp this kind of wisdom. If you repeatedly experience a behavior in another that is the opposite of what you believe to be right, it seems almost illogical to "know" the other, to empathize with their way of being. You can "accept" it, but... can you really understand it? Is anyone really able to do that? We say that we should not judge a person unless we have metaphorically walked in their shoes for some time. Therefore, if you haven't found yourself in that specific situation, how can you comprehend their behavior?
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