We are slow to believe that which if believed would hurt our feelings.
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A horse never runs so fast as when he has other horses to catch up and outpace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Competition drives individuals to perform at their best.
This quote by Ovid suggests that the presence of competitors stimulates ambition and encourages individuals to push themselves beyond their limits. Just as a horse will run faster when chasing others, people are often motivated to excel when they have peers to strive against, highlighting the importance of competition in personal and professional growth.
Themes
MotivationCompetitionPerformanceSuccessDrive
In practice
Example use cases
In a sports meeting, to inspire athletes to train harder.
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