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What does it mean?
The speaker suggests enemies can still maintain a friendship.
In plain terms
Being enemies does not stop you from being friends.
What can you take from it?
Relationships can transcend conflict.

Where it applies

  • resolving disputes
  • maintaining ties

Putting it to work

  • finding common ground

Questions to consider

  • Can you be friends with someone who opposes you?

Another view

Idealistic and may not apply to deep-seated hostilities.

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