A flatterer is a secret enemy

A flatterer is a secret enemy

Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.

Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.

You and I were long friends : you are now my enemy, and I am yours.

You and I were long friends : you are now my enemy, and I am yours.

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?

Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is
enemy action.

Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is
enemy action.

Mankind's worst enemy is fear of work

Mankind's worst enemy is fear of work

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

Our enemies will tell the rest with pleasure.

Our enemies will tell the rest with pleasure.

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.]