Quote by Arabic Proverb

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Summary

This quote commonly means that when faced with a common adversary, those who may have been at odds can join forces to defeat the shared enemy. Even though they may not have been friends in the past, they have a temporary alignment of interests due to their mutual opposition. It highlights the notion that alliances can form out of convenience and necessity rather than genuine friendship or shared values.

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