Quote by St. Ignatius Loyola
The enemy is like a woman, weak in face of opposition, but correspondingly strong when not opposed. In a quarrel with a man, it is natural for a woman to lose heart and run away when he faces up to her; on the other hand, if the man begins to be afraid and to give ground, her rage, vindictiveness and fury overflow and know no limit.
Summary
This quote, attributed to Niccolò Machiavelli, suggests that the enemy can be compared to a woman in terms of their response to opposition. It implies that when faced with direct confrontation, both the enemy and a woman may appear weak and submissive. However, when not met with resistance, they can exhibit incredible strength and intensity. The quote seems to highlight the unpredictability and ferocity that can arise when the adversary senses fear or retreat, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a confident and resolute stance in dealing with opposition.