Quote by Benjamin Franklin

The nearest I can make it out, Love your Enemies means, Hate your Friends

The nearest I can make it out, Love your Enemies means, Hate

Summary

The quote suggests that the concept of loving one's enemies may imply having negative feelings towards those closest to us or even harboring animosity towards them. In other words, it implies that the act of loving one's enemies may necessitate taking the opposite approach towards loved ones. This interpretation challenges the conventional understanding that love and hatred are mutually exclusive, highlighting the complicated and contradictory nature of relationships.

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