"One could see that what you are writing was that today's meeting with President Bill Clinton was going to be a disaster. Now, for the first time, I can tell you that you are a disaster"

This quote by Boris Yeltsin is a criticism of the person he is speaking with. He is indicating that the individual's opinion of the meeting with President Bill Clinton was incorrect and that the individual is the one who is a catastrophe. Yeltsin is suggesting that the person's judgement was off which they are the one who remains in the wrong. This quote is a suggestion that we should beware when making presumptions and judgements about situations, as we may be wrong. It likewise acts as a caution that we ought to be aware of our own actions and how they might be perceived by others. Ultimately, this quote is a tip to be mindful of our words and actions, as they can have a lasting effect.