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“Whatever the number of a man's friends, there will be times in his life when he has one too few; but if he has only one enemy, he is lucky indeed if he has not one too many.” quote by Anonymous
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“Whatever the number of a man's friends, there will be times in his life when he has one too few; but if he has only one enemy, he is lucky indeed if he has not one too many.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Friends may be many, but a single enemy can be more damaging; having few enemies is fortunate.

In simple terms: Few enemies are better than many friends.

Key Takeaway

Value peace over many relationships.

Themes

friendship conflict social dynamics

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

social psychological

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • personal life
  • community groups

Key Concepts

trust betrayal social networks

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle a lone opponent?
  • Can you turn an enemy into an ally?
A Different Perspective

Even a single adversary can cause significant stress.

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