Only enemies speak the truth; friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty.
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The truth that is suppressed by friends is the readiest weapon of the enemy.
The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic.
All warfare is based on deception.
In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.
If you want to play the game of truth, I'll tell the truth, and the truth will burn.
The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.
It's good for everyone to understand that they are to love their enemies, simply because your enemies show you things about yourself you need to change. So in actuality enemies are friends in reverse.
An enemy generally says and believes what he wishes.
It pays to know the enemy - not least because at some time you may have the opportunity to turn him into a friend.
The truth is our friend.
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