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Let my enemies devour each other
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"Let my enemies devour each other"

- Salvador Dali

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This quote by Salvador Dali is an effective declaration about the harmful nature of envy and hatred. It suggests that when people are consumed by their own negative emotions, they can end up being so focused on damaging each other that they forget to take care of themselves. Dali is cautioning us that when we enable our opponents to consume us with their negative emotions, we can become our own worst opponents. He is recommending that instead of enabling our enemies to consume us, we should focus on our own development and advancement. By doing this, we can increase above the petty squabbles and focus on our own objectives and aspirations. Dali is also recommending that if we can discover to increase above our enemies and focus on our own development, we can become stronger and more successful. Ultimately, Dali is motivating us to take control of our own lives and not allow our opponents to consume us.

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Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Salvador Dali between May 11, 1904 and January 23, 1989. He/she was a famous Artist from Spain. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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