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 Whatever the number of a man's friends, there will be times in 
his life when he has one too read more 
 Whatever the number of a man's friends, there will be times in 
his life when he has one too few; but if he has only one enemy, 
he is lucky indeed if he has not one too many. 
 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.] 
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.
 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. 
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
Mankind's worst enemy is fear of work
Mankind's worst enemy is fear of work
Lord, defend me from my friends; I can account for my enemies
Lord, defend me from my friends; I can account for my enemies
We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged.
We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged.
Our enemies will tell the rest with pleasure.
Our enemies will tell the rest with pleasure.