Friedrich NietzscheWe set no special value on the possession of a virtue until we percieve that it is entirely lacking in our adversary.
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We set no special value on the possession of a virtue until we percieve that it is entirely lacking in our adversary. This quote provides an insightful look into the mind of an opponent. When you are thinking about your adversary, you may be focused on their strengths or flaws. However, if you are focusing too much on what they lack, then you are not thinking about what they do have.
Source: Human, All Too Human
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