There is no teacher but the enemy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Enemies teach us the most valuable lessons.
- In plain terms
- Your greatest lessons come from those opposed to you.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn from your opponents to improve.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who taught you most?
- What can you learn from enemies?
Another view
Enemies can also teach hate rather than skill.
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