No matter what side of an argument you're on, you always find some people on your side that wish you were on the other side.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even within one's own group, there are those who desire to see you fail or switch sides.
- In plain terms
- You will always find people on your team who wish you were on the other side.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect dissent and betrayal even from allies during disagreements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do allies oppose each other?
- How do you handle internal conflict?
Another view
This view assumes universal disloyalty which may not apply to all relationships.
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