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Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us and endeavor to excel them, by avoiding what
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"Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us; and endeavor to excel them, by avoiding what is faulty, and imitating what is excellent in them"

- Plutarch

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This quote by Plutarch encourages us to take a closer take a look at the qualities of our enemies and utilize them as a source of inspiration. Instead of concentrating on their faults, we must aim to replicate their positive characteristics. By doing so, we can strive to progress variations of ourselves. This quote motivates us to be modest and acknowledge that our enemies may have qualities that we do not have. It likewise motivates us to be proactive and take steps to improve ourselves. We need to aim to learn from our opponents and utilize their strengths to our benefit. This quote is a suggestion that we can gain from our enemies and use their strengths to our advantage. It encourages us to be open-minded and acknowledge that our opponents might have qualities that we can learn from. By taking the time to observe and learn from our enemies, we can progress versions of ourselves.

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Plutarch This quote is written / told by Plutarch between 46 AC and 119 AC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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