You May Also Like / View all maxioms
A weak Invention of the Enemy.
A weak Invention of the Enemy.
 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. 
Misfortune tests friends, and detects enemies
Misfortune tests friends, and detects enemies
Hear not ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.
Hear not ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.
Explanation separates us from astonishment, which is the only gateway to the incomprehensible.
Explanation separates us from astonishment, which is the only gateway to the incomprehensible.
The nearest I can make it out, "Love your Enemies" means, "Hate your Friends"
The nearest I can make it out, "Love your Enemies" means, "Hate your Friends"
Love your enemies just in case your friends turn out to be bastards.
Love your enemies just in case your friends turn out to be bastards.
 Man is his own worst enemy.
 [Lat., Nihil inimicius quam sibi ipse.]  
 Man is his own worst enemy.
 [Lat., Nihil inimicius quam sibi ipse.] 
A flatterer is a secret enemy
A flatterer is a secret enemy