We have met the enemy and he is us.

We have met the enemy and he is us.

Five great enemies to peace inhabit with us: viz., avarice, ambition, envy, anger and pride. If those enemies were to read more

Five great enemies to peace inhabit with us: viz., avarice, ambition, envy, anger and pride. If those enemies were to be banished, we should infallibly enjoy perpetual peace.

Everyone needs a warm personal enemy or two to keep him free from rust in the movable parts of his read more

Everyone needs a warm personal enemy or two to keep him free from rust in the movable parts of his mind.

The man who ain't got an enemy is really poor.

The man who ain't got an enemy is really poor.

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 best weapon against an enemy is another enemy.

The best weapon against an enemy is another enemy.

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.

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.

To mortify and even to injure an opponent, reproach him with the very defect or vice ... you feel ... read more

To mortify and even to injure an opponent, reproach him with the very defect or vice ... you feel ... in yourself.