Sometimes we misjudge what is possible and what is not.
If you want to write about a person who isn't nice, people say, "This is a bad book. It's about somebody I couldn't stand. " But that's not the point. You don't have to like a character to like a book. Most of the time, people would misjudge and say, "I didn't like the book. " No, you didn't like the character. That doesn't make it any less interesting of a book. In fact, to me, it makes it more interesting.
For everything is history: What was said yesterday is history, what was said a minute ago is history. But, above all, one is led to misjudge the present, because only the study of historical development permits the weighing and evaluation of the interrelationships among the components of the present-day society.
Never assume that the person you are dealing with is weaker or less important than you are. Some people are slow to take offense, which may make you misjudge the thickness of their skin, and fail to worry about insulting them. But should you offend their honor and their pride, they will overwhelm you with a violence that seems sudden and extreme given their slowness to anger. If you want to turn people down, it is best to do so politely and respectfully, even if you feel their request is impudent or their offer ridiculous.
It's easy to misjudge others.
