Sun-tzu
Chinese general & military strategist (~400 BC)
This quote means that it is important to monitor and understand your enemies as well as your friends in order to anticipate their actions and protect yourself effectively. By staying close to your enemies, you can gain valuable insights and prevent any surprises or threats they may pose.
According to Thomas Hobbes, men become enemies due to a natural state of competition, diffidence, and desire for reputation. This competition arises from the constant pursuit of power and self-interest, leading individuals to see others as potential threats to their own well-being. In the absence of a common power to keep them in check, individuals continue to view each other with suspicion and hostility, fueling enmity and conflict.
Odysseus shows resourcefulness and cunning in his actions with the stolen sheep. Instead of resorting to violence or force, he uses his intelligence to outsmart his enemies and successfully retrieve the stolen animals.
Alfonso Valiente is the name of her father from the Batanes Islands, Philippines. Rosemary and Alfonso separated when Nicole was only a baby. They still keep in touch. In fact, Nicole is close to her Filipino relatives in Hawaii. If you have Eden's Crush and PCD albums, you'll notice that Nicole mentioned Alfonso in her thank you notes.
>Yes, if its your spouse do ask it, please answer it with a lot integrity. i.e what kind of a man are you? answer, "Normal like any other men" >But if its your friends or colleague the answer is to keep 'quite'
Keep Believing.
"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"
Machivelli says that in The Prince.
Chinease writer sun tzu
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.