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In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force before he can be resisted read more
In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force before he can be resisted by another force. A malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.
A man's greatness can be measured by his enemies.
A man's greatness can be measured by his enemies.
If you have no enemies, you are apt to be in the same predicament in regard to friends.
If you have no enemies, you are apt to be in the same predicament in regard to friends.
The man who ain't got an enemy is really poor.
The man who ain't got an enemy is really poor.
When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.
When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.
Give us grace and strength to forbear and to persevere. Give us courage and gaiety and the quiet mind, spare read more
Give us grace and strength to forbear and to persevere. Give us courage and gaiety and the quiet mind, spare to us our friends, soften to us our enemies.
When you are ill make haste to forgive your enemies, for you may recover.
When you are ill make haste to forgive your enemies, for you may recover.
I wish my deadly foe no worse, Than want of friends, and empty purse.
I wish my deadly foe no worse, Than want of friends, and empty purse.
You needn't love your enemy, but if you refrain from telling lies about him, you are doing well enough.
You needn't love your enemy, but if you refrain from telling lies about him, you are doing well enough.