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Lao Tzu quote about enemy from Tao Te Ching (4th century BC) - There is no greater misfortune than underestimating your enemy.

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“ There is no greater misfortune than underestimating your enemy. ”

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Author

Lao Tzu

Source

Tao Te Ching

Topic

enemy misfortune underestimating

Date

4th century BC

Language

English

Reference

Note

Translated by Stephen Mitchell

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https://terebess.hu/english/tao/mitchell.html

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