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That quote is the lifeline for the US Marines. With a Marine as your friend, you have a person who will kill to protect you. With a Marine as your enemy, you have a person who will kill you.
The history behind that quote.
The earliest origin of this statement is attributed to the the epitaph of Lucius Cornelius Sulla, famous general and legendary dictator of ancient Rome. His original words...
"No friend ever served me, and no enemy ever wronged me, whom I have not repaid in full."
- His self-made epitaph, as quoted in Heroes of History : A Brief History of Civilization from Ancient Times to the Dawn of the Modern Age (2001) by Will Durant; variant translation: "...nor enemy harmed me"
No better friend: someone who will kill to protect you; someone who will give their life for you; someone who will be right there in your times of trouble and, thinking of you and your problems, will sacrifice so that you might get through your problem.
No worst enemy: someone who will not hesitate to destroy you even if that means destroying himself in the process; someone who will chase you down to the ends of the earth to extract revenge; someone who will cause you blood and tears and smile when it happens.
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∙ 15y agoIt is the epitath of Lucius Cornelius Sulla, Dictator of Rome.
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One of your good friend trust one of your worst enemy can you still trust the good friend?
Everyone is an individual and sometimes personalities clash, but that does not mean your good friend's personality clashes with the person you consider your worst enemy. Communicate to your best friend how you feel about this situation and if they say they are still your best friend, but like your worst enemy then you have no choice but to believe them. Quote: 'Keep your enemies close!'
What does an open foe may prove a curse but a pretend friend is worse mean?
It means its better to know that your enemy dislikes you, than have a friend that secretly hates you.
What does Meus hostilis hostilis est meus amicus mean?
My enemy's enemy is my friend
What does the word Frenemy mean?
The word 'Frenemy' means someone who is at the same time both a friend and an enemy. It might be an enemy who is pretending to be a friend or a good friend who is also a rival in some sense.
What is the antonym of friend and companion?
Anonymous mean opposite meaning friend or companion mean eneny
What does this Quote mean A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have?
I would say that it is very close in meaning to, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend," meaning that people who have a common enemy can find it very easy to put aside their differences and work together.
Is Rhiannon Floss' friend turned enemy in candyfloss?
Rhiannon isn't exactly Floss's enemy, but she was her former best friend until she met Margot. It states in the book that Floss liked Rhiannon better before she met Margot, which means that Margot is Floss's real enemy. It seems that way because of all the mean things Rhiannon is doing all these mean things to keep her friendship with Margot. Hope I helped! -Clarion
What does friend or foe mean?
A friend is someone who shows support . while a foe is someone who shows hatred towards others.
What can you mean to a person?
everything... from a friend to an enemy.. or loved to a lover... a person is never just a person.
What do you do if your friend's friend is being mean to her and you want to help?
you tell your friend she deserves better and that ur there for her.
What does it mean if someone accuses you that you can't be trusted and you are the enemy?
If you have broken a bond of trust (repeating a private discussion you had with another person) then they can't trust you and they consider you their enemy and not your friend. If you are not guilty of doing such a thing then communicate to your friend you did not and tell them to prove it.
What does it mean when you dream of friend being bitten by a snake?
If that is what you have dreamed, don't worry about it. I can assure you, DON'T WORRY! nothing should happen.
