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Opponents Quotes - Page 5

Each pursues his own theory, little solicitous to correct or improve it by an attention to what is advanced by his opponents.

Thomas Malthus (2015). “An Essay on the Principle of Population and Other Writings”, p.44, Penguin UK

The satyagrahi should not have any hatred in his heart against the opponent.

Mahatma Gandhi, Thomas Merton (1965). “Gandhi on Non-violence”, p.30, New Directions Publishing

Lack of fairness to an opponent is essentially a sign of weakness.

Emma Goldman (2011). “Living My Life (Two Volumes in One)”, p.689, Cosimo, Inc.

To act intelligently in human affairs is only possible if an attempt is made to understand the thoughts, motives, and apprehension of one's opponent so fully that one can see the world through their eyes.

Albert Einstein (2000). “Albert Einstein in his own words in two complete books: Relativity-the special and general theory; Out of my later years-the scientist, philosopher and man portrayed through his own words”

Begin by seizing something which your opponent holds dear; then he will be amenable to your will.

Lionel Giles', Sun Tzu (1910). “Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers”, p.32, SJ Creations Tokyo

I was an opponent of Saddam Hussein when the British and American governments and businessmen were selling him guns and gas.

"Galloway defends himself at US Senate" by Simon Jeffery, www.theguardian.com. May 17, 2005.