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Think of and look at your work as though it were done by your enemy. I you look at it to admire it, you are lost
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"Think of and look at your work as though it were done by your enemy. I you look at it to admire it, you are lost"

- Samuel Butler

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This quote by Samuel Butler is a tip to be critical of our own work. It encourages us to take a step back and see our work objectively, as if it were done by another person. This can assist us to determine any defects or mistakes that we may have overlooked. It also serves as a warning against becoming too attached to our work, as this can lead to us becoming too pleased with it and not seeing any of its shortcomings. By viewing our work as if it were done by our enemy, we can remain modest and open to useful criticism. This can assist us to enhance our work and guarantee that it is of the highest quality.

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Samuel Butler This quote is written / told by Samuel Butler between December 4, 1835 and June 18, 1902. He was a famous Poet from United Kingdom. The author also have 122 other quotes.

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