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 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.] 
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
 His father was no man's friend but his owne, and he (saith the 
prouerbe) is no man's for else.  
 His father was no man's friend but his owne, and he (saith the 
prouerbe) is no man's for else. 
Misfortune tests friends, and detects enemies
Misfortune tests friends, and detects enemies
We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged.
We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged.
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
Remember, always give your best. Never get discouraged. Never be petty. Always remember, others may hate you. But those who read more
Remember, always give your best. Never get discouraged. Never be petty. Always remember, others may hate you. But those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself.
 My nearest
 And dearest enemy.  
 My nearest
 And dearest enemy. 
It takes your enemy and your friend, working together to hurt you to the heart; the one to slander you read more
It takes your enemy and your friend, working together to hurt you to the heart; the one to slander you and the other to get the news to you