“Don't be afraid of enemies who attack you. Be afraid of the friends who flatter you.”
Source: How to Win Friends and Influence People
“Noble dragons don't have friends. The nearest they can get to the idea is an enemy who is still alive.”
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Terry Pratchett
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Guards! Guards!
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