The life of the enemy . Whoever lives for the sake of combating an enemy has an interest in the enemy's staying alive.

Summary

This quote suggests that someone who dedicates their life to fighting an enemy has a vested interest in the enemy's existence. It implies that their purpose and identity revolve around opposition and conflict, and they may even derive a sense of meaning from their continual struggle. By acknowledging that their own existence is defined by this dynamic, it emphasizes the entanglement between the enemy and the person's own sense of purpose or worth.

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