Opponent Quotes

541 quotes by 369 authors

I'd take precision any day over power; as far as being tactical you know you have to see what's going on in there and also… — Alexis Arguello
Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own. — James M. Barrie
The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt. — Konrad Adenauer
Most of the arguments to which I am party fall somewhat short of being impressive, owing to the fact that neither I nor my opponent… — Robert Benchley
In the investigation of a neurotic style of life, we must always suspect an opponent, and note who suffers most because of the patient's condition.… — Alfred Adler
There's always an element of self delusion among people who believe they ought to be President. There's an underestimation of your opponent and an overestimation… — Jimmy Carter
The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero uses his fear, projects it onto his opponent, while the coward runs.… — Cus D'Amato
A good martial artist does not become tense, but ready. Not thinking, yet not dreaming. Ready for whatever may come. When the opponent expands, I… — Bruce Lee
If your opponent is playing several shots in vain attempts to extricate himself from a bunker, do not stand near him and audibly count his… — Harry Vardon
To be the equal of one's opponent-this is the first condition of an honourable duel. — Friedrich Nietzsche
That which looks for mercy from an opponent is not non-violence. — Mahatma Gandhi
If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an… — Thomas Watson, Jr.
You must have complete determination. The worst opponent you can come across is one whose aim has become an obsession. For instance, if a man… — Bruce Lee
If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. — Sun Tzu
The value of time, that is of being a little ahead of your opponent, often provides greater advantage than superior numbers or greater resources. — Sun Tzu
If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is tempermental,… — Sun Tzu
In golf, as in no other sport, your principal opponent is youself. — Herbert Wind
It is impossible to outplay an opponent you can't outthink. — Lawson Little
I believe that good defense embodies seven cardinal principle: reduce the number of your opponent's shots; force your opponent into low percentage shots; control everything… — Adolph Rupp
Play against the Game, not your opponent. — Bud Wilkinson

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