Odyous of olde been comparisonis.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Comparisons made in the past are often disliked or resented.
- In plain terms
- Old comparisons are unpopular.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of drawing parallels to the past.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are past comparisons fair?
- When is comparison helpful?
Another view
Some comparisons remain useful today.
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