No friend ever served me, and no enemy ever wronged me, whom I have not repaid in full.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker says no friend or enemy has ever been fully repaid.
- In plain terms
- No one, friend or foe, has been fully repaid.
- What can you take from it?
- Complete reciprocity is impossible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is full repayment necessary?
- How does partial repayment affect relationships?
Another view
Some may argue that full repayment is essential for trust.
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