Social Interaction - Competition & Rivalry

used to suggest that a person's most effective opponent or rival may be someone who is equally matched in wit, intelligence, or cunning

used to imply that those who have more resources or authority can easily overshadow or control those who have less, and that this can lead to an imbalance of power or opportunity

used to imply that people possess varying skills, talents, and capabilities, which naturally result in different levels of achievement and ranking

used to suggest that in any group or partnership, there must be a clear leader and a clear follower, even if both parties are equal in ability or status

used to imply that there is always room for improvement and that one should strive to be the best they can be, recognizing that there may be others who are more skilled or talented

used to suggest that when two highly skilled or intelligent individuals or groups confront each other, the resulting rivalry or competition can be fierce and difficult to resolve

used to suggest that one should not underestimate the potential threat or danger posed by even small or seemingly insignificant opponents or challenges