"Abatement in the hostility of one's enemies must never be thought to signify they have been won over. It only means that one has ceased to constitute a threat"
- Quentin Crisp
About this Quote
This quote by Quentin Crisp is a pointer that a reduction in hostility from one's enemies does not always mean that they have been won over. It just implies that the individual is no longer viewed as a danger. This could be due to a variety of reasons, such as the person no longer having the power or impact to be a threat, or the opponent might have simply chosen to focus their attention somewhere else. It is essential to remember that even if the hostility has eased off, it does not suggest that the enemy has been won over. It is possible that the enemy could still be hostile and might resume their hostility at any time. Therefore, it is essential to stay watchful and not let down one's guard.
This quote is written / told by Quentin Crisp between December 25, 1908 and November 21, 1999. He/she was a famous Writer from England.
The author also have 36 other quotes.
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"Have we not come to such an impasse in the modern world that we must love our enemies - or else? The chain reaction of evil - hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars - must be broken, or else we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation"
