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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.
Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate.
Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate.
Our friends, the enemy.
[Fr., Nos amis, les ennemis.]
Our friends, the enemy.
[Fr., Nos amis, les ennemis.]
Every man is his own greatest enemy, and as it were his own
executioner.
Every man is his own greatest enemy, and as it were his own
executioner.
Use your enemy's hand to catch a snake
Use your enemy's hand to catch a snake
Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.
Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is
worth more.
[Fr., Rien n'est si read more
Nothing is so dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is
worth more.
[Fr., Rien n'est si dangereux qu'un ignorant ami;
Mieux vaudrait un sage ennemi.]
Mankind's worst enemy is fear of work
Mankind's worst enemy is fear of work