“Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.”
John Selden (1584–1654) English jurist and scholar of England's ancient laws and constitution, and of Jewish law
Wisdom.
Table Talk (1689)
“Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.”
Rien n'est si dangereux qu'un ignorant ami;
Mieux vaudrait un sage ennemi.
Book VIII (1678-1679), fable 10.
Fables (1668–1679)
Variant: Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
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French poet, fabulist and writer. 1621–1695Related quotes
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