Mahatma GandhiIt is easy enough to be friendly to one's friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of true religion. The other is mere business.
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The idea of befriending your enemy is a very powerful one. In order to truly learn from someone, you have to be able to relate to them and understand what they are going through. If you can’t relate with your enemy, then there’s a good chance you don’t really understand them. Some people use this quote to say that it is easy enough to be friendly with your friends, but it is the people who regard themselves as your enemy that you need to befriend.
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