Quote by Henry David Thoreau

I quarrel not with far-off foes, but with those who, near at home, co-operate with, and do the bidding of, those far away, and without whom the latter would be harmless.

I quarrel not with far-off foes, but with those who, near at

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's opposition against those close to them who assist and carry out the commands of distant adversaries. The speaker asserts that they do not have an issue with foes from afar, but rather with the individuals within their immediate sphere who act as enablers, making the distant enemies more impactful. The quote suggests that it is the collaboration and cooperation of people nearby that allows those far-off foes to pose a threat, implying the significance of addressing complicity closer to home in order to neutralize or diminish the influence of distant adversaries.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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