"Do not deceive or be faithless even with your enemy"
- Abu Bakr
About this Quote
This quote by Abu Bakr is a pointer to be honest and reliable, even with those who may be our opponents. It is a call to preserve our stability and to not be swayed by our feelings or our desire for vengeance. It is a suggestion that we need to not be tempted to take advantage of our opponents or to be sly in our transactions with them. This quote encourages us to be truthful and to treat our opponents with respect, even if we do not agree with them. It is a tip that we must not be driven by our own selfish desires, however instead need to make every effort to be reasonable and just in our transactions with others. This quote is a suggestion that we should not be driven by our own emotions, but rather must make every effort to be honest and reliable in all our negotiations.
"When the principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then the battle is your calling, and peace has become sin. You must at the price of dearest peace lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy with all the fire of your faith"