Famous quote by Publilius Syrus

Mobile Desktop
Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy
Like

"Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy"

- Publilius Syrus

About this Quote

This quote by Publilius Syrus is a suggestion to be conscious of our relationships with others. It suggests that we should not take our buddies for approved and must constantly understand the potential for a friendship to turn sour. It is essential to remember that even the closest of friends can become opponents, therefore we should constantly be respectful and kind to our friends. We need to not benefit from our buddies or presume that they will always be there for us. Instead, we should treat them with the exact same respect and kindness that we would reveal to a complete stranger, as if they could become an opponent anytime. This quote works as a pointer to be mindful of our relationships and to constantly treat our pals with respect and compassion.

About the Author

Publilius Syrus This quote is written / told by Publilius Syrus between 85 BC and 20 AC. He was a famous Poet from Syria. The author also have 59 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty - Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
"Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty"
Ronald Reagan, President
Small: Time is the friend of the wonderful company, the enemy of the mediocre - Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett
"Time is the friend of the wonderful company, the enemy of the mediocre"
Warren Buffett, Businessman
Small: The best weapon against an enemy is another enemy - Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche
"The best weapon against an enemy is another enemy"
Friedrich Nietzsche, Philosopher
Small: The chief enemy of creativity is good sense - Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso
"The chief enemy of creativity is "good" sense"
Pablo Picasso, Artist
Small: You can learn from anyone even your enemy - Ovid
Ovid
"You can learn from anyone even your enemy"
Ovid, Poet
Small: Man has no greater enemy than himself - Petrarch
"Man has no greater enemy than himself"
Petrarch, Poet
Small: Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake - Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte
"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake"
Napoleon Bonaparte, Leader
Small: Secrecy is the enemy of efficiency, but dont let anyone know it - Ric Ocasek
"Secrecy is the enemy of efficiency, but don't let anyone know it"
Ric Ocasek, Musician
Small: In order to rally people, governments need enemies... if they do not have a real enemy, they will invent one i
Nhat Hanh
"In order to rally people, governments need enemies... if they do not have a real enemy, they will invent one in order to mobilize us"
Nhat Hanh, Activist
Small: Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend - Friedr
Friedrich Nietzsche
"Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend"
Friedrich Nietzsche, Philosopher