It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Adversaries provide unique opportunities to develop compassion and tolerance.
- In plain terms
- Enemies teach you how to be kind and patient.
- What can you take from it?
- Use conflict as a chance to grow virtuously.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can I learn from opposition?
- Where do I lack tolerance?
Another view
Not all conflicts allow for safe or constructive engagement.
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