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    xEoMxMoAxx Posts: 53, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 8, 2007, 11:24 AM
    Quote Meaning?
    What does this quote mean by Abraham Lincoln?

    " Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?"
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    Oct 8, 2007, 11:29 AM
    You know, turn your enemies into your friends.

    I translate this one as being nice to everyone but never let them walk over you.

    The fewer enemies you have the better, that is very true.
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    Oct 8, 2007, 12:26 PM
    Agreed - by diffusing the anger in the enemy, what is left? The door is open to become a friend.
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    Oct 8, 2007, 01:29 PM
    I agree with both post above.
    For each friend you make from among your enemies,
    It makes one less enemy and one more friend.
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    Oct 8, 2007, 01:31 PM
    Fantastic quote! Lincoln was wise indeed.
    I love sayings like that - thanks for posting it. :)
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