No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The statement equates having a better friend with having a worse enemy.
- In plain terms
- A better friend means a worse enemy.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong allies can diminish the threat of opponents.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a friend truly protect against an enemy?
- What other factors influence enemy strength?
Another view
A good friend does not automatically weaken an enemy.
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