Quote by Antisthenes

Serve your enemies for they first find out your faults

Serve your enemies for they first find out your faults

Summary

This quote suggests that by serving our enemies, we allow them to closely observe us and identify our weaknesses or flaws. By willingly interacting with and helping our adversaries, they become more aware and informed about us, making it easier for them to exploit our vulnerabilities. It emphasizes the importance of being cautious when dealing with enemies, as they can use any information or weaknesses they discover against us.

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