--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: An enemy is defeated by keeping quite, a…" description: "\"“An enemy is defeated by keeping quite, a demon by a prayer.”\" — Andries kumalo" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c81/andries-kumalo-219286_inspirational_an-enemy-is-defeated-by-keeping-quite-a_942070.jpg" --- # An enemy is defeated by keeping quite, a demon by a prayer. ![“An enemy is defeated by keeping quite, a demon by a prayer.” quote by Andries kumalo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c81/andries-kumalo-219286_inspirational_an-enemy-is-defeated-by-keeping-quite-a_942070.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c81/andries-kumalo-219286_inspirational_an-enemy-is-defeated-by-keeping-quite-a_942070.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c81/andries-kumalo-219286_inspirational_an-enemy-is-defeated-by-keeping-quite-a_942070.jpg) > ““An enemy is defeated by keeping quite, a demon by a prayer.”” Andries kumalo ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The saying advises that silence defeats an enemy, while prayer defeats a demon, suggesting non‑violent, spiritual tactics over direct confrontation. **In simple terms:** Silence and prayer are powerful defenses. Key Takeaway Use calm and faith to overcome threats. Themes conflict spirituality peace inner strength strategy Mood inspirational reflective philosophical Type Demon:1 Enemy:1 Inspirational:1 Prayer:1 Spiritual:1 Enemy Defeated:0 Demon Prayer:0 Quite Demon:0 When to use this quote - personal disputes - inner battles - ethical dilemmas Key Concepts non‑violence faith psychic resilience Questions to Reflect On - When is silence more effective than speaking? - How can prayer influence outcomes? 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