“Do not be naïve: with some enemies there can be no compromise, no middle ground.”

The 33 Strategies of War, Strategy 1, The Polarity Strategy

Quote

“Do not be naïve: with some enemies there can be no compromise, no middle ground.” — Robert Greene

Explanation

It is inevitable that some of the opponents we come to face in life will be unnaturally deceitful, aggressive, and manipulative.

Despite the facade of saintliness and innocence these types usually create, they will desperately try, with all of their might, to dominate and destroy us.

In the face of such an aggressive and machiavellian enemy, as we become increasingly terrified of the harm we may experience, it can be tempting to submit and give in to such a seemingly powerful and dangerous force.