fas est et ab hoste doceri
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
One should be open to lessons from other people, even from one's enemies.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nên sẵn sàng học hỏi từ người khác, thậm chí từ kẻ thù
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fas est et ab hoste doceri” mean?
One should be open to lessons from other people, even from one's enemies.
Is “fas est et ab hoste doceri” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.