Support by United States rulers is rather in the nature of the support that the rope gives to a hanged man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Support from enemies is ultimately harmful or fatal to the recipient.
- In plain terms
- Help from foes can be deadly or backfire in the end.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of help from those who oppose your interests.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can an enemy ever truly help?
- How do you spot hidden traps?
Another view
Sometimes help from opponents is genuine or forced by circumstance.
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