Quote by Mark Twain

An enemy can partly ruin a man, but it takes a good-natured injudicious friend to complete the thing and make it perfect.

An enemy can partly ruin a man, but it takes a good-natured

Summary

This quote by Charles Baudelaire highlights the potentially damaging influence of both enemies and heedless friends on a person. While an enemy can inflict harm and cause damage, it is the well-meaning yet imprudent friend who can truly complete the process and push someone over the edge. The quote implies that a friend's actions, though unintentional, can have a more profound and devastating impact on an individual's life than deliberate acts of an enemy. It serves as a cautionary reminder of the importance of choosing our friends wisely and being mindful of our own actions towards others.

By Mark Twain

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