What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

Misfortune tests friends, and detects enemies

Misfortune tests friends, and detects enemies

Remember, always give your best. Never get discouraged. Never be petty. Always remember, others may hate you. But those who read more

Remember, always give your best. Never get discouraged. Never be petty. Always remember, others may hate you. But those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself.

My nearest
And dearest enemy.

My nearest
And dearest enemy.

Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate.

Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate.

They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his
enemies shall lick the dust.

They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his
enemies shall lick the dust.

He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare,
And he who has one enemy will read more

He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare,
And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere.

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.]

Enemies are so stimulating.

Enemies are so stimulating.