Quote by Ovid

A horse never runs so fast as when he has other horses to catch up and outpace.

A horse never runs so fast as when he has other horses to ca

Summary

This quote suggests that horses are motivated to run their fastest when they are surrounded by other horses and are in a competitive environment. It implies that having competition pushes horses to push their limits and surpass their own abilities. Similarly, humans can draw parallels from this quote, understanding that when they have fellow peers striving for success, they are more likely to be motivated and determined to excel and exceed their own expectations.

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Competition

By Ovid

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