“You have more to fear from friends than from enemies.”

The 48 Laws of Power, Law 2, Never Put too Much Trust in Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies

Quote

“You have more to fear from friends than from enemies.” — Robert Greene

Explanation

We often presume that our friends are far more reliable and trustworthy than our enemies.

This of course holds true in a number of instances, especially when we involve long-term friends who have proven themselves to be loyal and genuine.

However, contrary to conventional wisdom, a significant amount of time it is our friends, not our enemies, who in fact betray us.