"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"

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.