Lord, defend me from my friends; I can account for my enemies

Lord, defend me from my friends; I can account for my enemies

They love him, gentlemen, and they respect him, not only for
himself, but for his character, for his integrity read more

They love him, gentlemen, and they respect him, not only for
himself, but for his character, for his integrity and judgment
and iron will; but they love him most for the enemies he has
made.

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up read more

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.

Never explain -- your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.

Never explain -- your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.

Wee commonly say of a prodigall man that hee is no man's foe but
his owne.

Wee commonly say of a prodigall man that hee is no man's foe but
his owne.

Man is his own worst enemy.
[Lat., Nihil inimicius quam sibi ipse.]

Man is his own worst enemy.
[Lat., Nihil inimicius quam sibi ipse.]

None but yourself who are your greatest foe.

None but yourself who are your greatest foe.

Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.

Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.

I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my enemies in a fight. But my friends, read more

I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my enemies in a fight. But my friends, my goddamned friends, they're the ones who keep me walking the floor at nights!