A flatterer is a secret enemy

A flatterer is a secret enemy

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.

It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.

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

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

I have met the enemy, and it is the eyes of other people.

I have met the enemy, and it is the eyes of other people.

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?

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.

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.

He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy will meet read more

He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere.

Hear not ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.

Hear not ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.