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My nearest
And dearest enemy.
My nearest
And dearest enemy.
Is made more sacred by adversity.
Is made more sacred by adversity.
Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember
Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember
Every man is his own greatest enemy, and as it were his own
executioner.
Every man is his own greatest enemy, and as it were his own
executioner.
The enemies you make by taking a decided stand generally have more respect for you than the friends you make read more
The enemies you make by taking a decided stand generally have more respect for you than the friends you make by being on the fence
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged.
We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.
What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.