Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Do good to your friends to keep them, to your enemies to win them.

Do good to your friends to keep them, to your enemies to win

Summary

This quote suggests that one should treat their friends well in order to maintain their friendship, and show kindness to their enemies in order to possibly win them over. It emphasizes the importance of not only nurturing existing relationships through kindness and generosity but also using goodwill to potentially build bridges and mend conflicts with those who may not initially be friendly. By demonstrating benevolence towards both friends and enemies, one can cultivate stronger connections and potentially transform adversaries into allies.

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