In every age and clime we see Two of a trade can never agree.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People in the same profession or group often disagree with each other.
- In plain terms
- People who do the same job rarely agree.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect rivalry within shared fields.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do peers fight?
- How do you handle rivalry?
Another view
It ignores cooperation between professionals who share goals.
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