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What does it mean?
Trust friends today, but treat them as potential enemies tomorrow.
In plain terms
Be friendly now, but stay wary for the future.
What can you take from it?
Maintain cautious optimism in relationships.

Where it applies

  • new acquaintances
  • political alliances

Putting it to work

  • building rapport
  • setting boundaries

Questions to consider

  • How much trust is healthy?
  • When should we reassess relationships?

Another view

It promotes distrust, which can damage genuine bonds.

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