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A horse never runs so fast as when he has other horses to catch up and outpace
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"A horse never runs so fast as when he has other horses to catch up and outpace"

- Ovid

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This quote by Ovid speaks with the power of competitors and the drive it can give us to press ourselves additionally. It recommends that when we remain in competition with others, we are most likely to give our best shot as well as aim to be the best. This is because we are inspired by the wish to exceed our competitors as well as be the initial to reach the finish line. The quote additionally implies that when we are in competition with others, we are most likely to take dangers as well as press ourselves beyond our convenience zone. This is due to the fact that we are driven by the anxiety of being left and also the desire to be the very best. Ultimately, this quote urges us to use competitors as a way to encourage ourselves as well as strive for quality.

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Ovid This quote is written / told by Ovid between 43 BC and 18 AC. He was a famous Poet from Rome. The author also have 87 other quotes.

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