This means that you always want to keep your friends close to you because they are people you can trust and rely on.
The second part of this means that your enemies are always going to be out there seeking to harm you so you want to keep an extremely close eye on them in order to make sure that they are not going to hurt you.
It was none of the above. It was Jock Ewing that made this statement.
JR once said ''My daddy always said, keep your friends close and your enemies even closer''.
"The GodFather"
It teaches that there is always a paradox. The saying goes "keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer" only in this case "keep your enemies close but keep your enemies closer"
"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer."
The Godfather.
try to be nice to your friends but be nicer to your enemies so then your enemies are your friends. eventually every 1 will be your friends!
It means that you should keep your friends close because they will help you and protect you and give you advice. But you should watch you enemies even closer than you friends so you know what they are up to. It dosent mean you have to be friends with your enemies.You should have nothing to fear from your family and friends, but to know your enemies, where they are and what they are capable of is by far better then being surprised in the dark...You don't have to be friends with the enemy to know their capablities.
Quote "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." is from Mario Puzo's famous book "The Godfather"
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Machivelli says that in The Prince.
The saying "keep your friends close but your enemies closer" means that it is wise to be aware and cautious of those who may wish to harm you. By staying close to your enemies, you can keep a watchful eye on their actions and intentions, allowing you to better protect yourself and stay one step ahead.
noAnswer:That's, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." But, I think it's the philosophical thread of the Mafia... not the Bible.
The phrase "sleeping with the enemy" shares the same meaning as "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer". This phrase means to keep your enemies as close as possible.