Angle Quote by Alan Rickman
“I approach every part I'm asked to do and decide to do from exactly the same angle: who is this person, what does he want, how does he attempt to get it, and what happens to him when he doesn't get it, or if he does?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Actor's Craft, Alan Rickman, 2005
Approach every task by empathizing with the other person's perspective, motivations, and outcomes, then act accordingly.
In simple terms: Understand others' motives before acting.
Empathy guides effective decision‑making.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- customer service
- negotiation
- team management
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance empathy with self‑advocacy?
- When does understanding others become a disadvantage?
Overemphasis on others may neglect self‑interest.