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We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged.
We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged.
A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we read more
A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.
Let our friends perish, provided that our enemies fall at the
same time.
[Lat., Pereant amici, dum una read more
Let our friends perish, provided that our enemies fall at the
same time.
[Lat., Pereant amici, dum una inimici intercidant.]
Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.
Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names
Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names
Wee commonly say of a prodigall man that hee is no man's foe but
his owne.
Wee commonly say of a prodigall man that hee is no man's foe but
his owne.
My nearest
And dearest enemy.
My nearest
And dearest enemy.
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.