Quote by Margaret Thatcher

It pays to know the enemy - not least because at some time you may have the opportunity to turn him into a friend.

It pays to know the enemy - not least because at some time y

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of understanding our adversaries. By familiarizing ourselves with their perspectives, motivations, and strategies, we can gain valuable insight that may prove invaluable in future interactions. Additionally, it emphasizes the potential for reconciliation and the possibility of transforming an enemy into an ally through this knowledge and understanding. It suggests that approaching confrontations with a willingness to learn and empathize can help create opportunities for reconciliation and forge connections even with our adversaries.

By Margaret Thatcher

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