My nearest And dearest enemy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person who is closest to you can also be the source of your greatest harm.
- In plain terms
- Your closest person might be your biggest enemy.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of those closest to you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can love turn to hate?
- Who do you trust most?
Another view
It fosters paranoia and may damage necessary trust in relationships.
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