Seems to me the only difference between your friends and your enemies is how long they stand around chatting before they shoot you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friends and enemies may appear similar until violence erupts.
- In plain terms
- Friends and enemies look alike until one shoots the other.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't trust appearances; danger can come from anyone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you spot real threats?
- When do friends become foes?
Another view
Trusting no one can isolate you unnecessarily.
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