Quote by Clare Boothe Luce

I don't have a warm personal enemy left. They've all died off. I miss them terribly because they helped define me.

I don't have a warm personal enemy left. They've all died of

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In this quote, the speaker expresses a sense of longing for their past enemies who have all passed away. Despite the negative connotation associated with enemies, the speaker reveals that these individuals were crucial in shaping their identity. The absence of these enemies leaves a void because their presence had served as a defining force in the speaker's life. This quote highlights the complexity of relationships and the unexpected impact that even adversarial connections can have on one's personal growth and self-perception.

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