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A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends - Baltasar Gracian
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"A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends"

- Baltasar Gracian

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This quote indicates that a sensible individual can discover as well as obtain more expertise as well as lessons from their enemies, that they are compelled to be cautious of as well as regularly learn from, than a silly individual can acquire from their pals, that they might thoughtlessly rely on and also not find out anything from.

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Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Baltasar Gracian between January 8, 1601 and December 6, 1658. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Spain. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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