Quote by William Blake

Thy friendship oft has made my heart to ache; do be my enemy for friendship's sake.

Thy friendship oft has made my heart to ache; do be my enemy

Summary

This quote expresses the bittersweet nature of friendship. It suggests that sometimes a true friend's actions or decisions may cause pain or heartache, but the speaker asks their friend to become their enemy in order to protect and preserve the friendship. It implies that the speaker believes the challenges and conflicts that arise from a genuine friendship are worth enduring, even if it means temporarily shifting roles.

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By William Blake

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