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There is no worse pestilence than a familiar enemy. — English
Trust not a new friend nor an old enemy. — English
Wealth is enemy to health. — English
What causes any battle to be lost is the needless fear of the enemy's strength. — Filipino
When a man has no one to play with he plays with his enemy. — African (Annang)
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When your enemy's horse falls into a pit, do not rejoice, for your own child may fall into it too. — African (Yoruba)
When two enemies blow one horn, the third will have to suffer for it. — Danish
Whether a rabbi or a bathhouse keeper, all have enemies. — Yiddish
Who mistrusts everybody is the real enemy of the village. — Ugandan
Wine is a turncoat—first a friend, then an enemy. — English
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You do not know who is friend or enemy until the ice breaks. — Icelandic
Your close friend can be your worst enemy and vice versa. — Ghanaian
Your enemy will not praise you, even though you catch a leopard and give it to him. — African (Hausa)
Your friend lends and your enemy asks payment. — Dutch
Your enemy makes you wise. — Italian
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