He who wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
- Abbie AlftWhen you meet your antagonist, do everything in a mild and agreeable manner. Let your courage be as keen, but at the same time as polished, as your sword.
- Adnan PachachiThis is the heart of my argument: We can put more pressure on the antagonist for whom we show human concern.
- Al HostetlerDifficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil.
- EpictetusAll maxims have their antagonist maxims; proverbs should be sold in pairs, a single one being but a half truth
- William Mathews