About Friendship
This is comes from the book that I am currently reading “The 48 laws of Power” by Robert Greene. The book is fascinating.
2nd law of power ” Never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use enemies.”
“To have a good enemy, choose a friend: he knows where to strike.” Diane de Poitiers, 1499-1566, Mistress of Henri II of France
“Every time I bestow a vacant office I make a hundred discontented persons and one ingrate.” Louis XIV, 1638 – 1715
“Pick up a bee from kindness, and learn the limitations of kindness.” Sufi proverb
“Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.” Tacitus, c. A.D. 55-120
“Know how to use enemies for your own profit. You must learn to grab a sword not by its blade, which would cut you, but by the handle, which allows you to defend yourself. The wise man profits more from his enemies, that a fool from his friends.” Baltasar Gracian, 1601-1658
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Posted on September 2nd, 2008 under Chapters • Tags: 2nd law of power, enemy, friend, friendship. •
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