“The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.”2/14/2017 This is the second quote that has truly struck me tonight. I see so much of a lack of "hate for friends" in my own friend group and it's only been recently that people have been coming around. When the word "hate" is used in this quote, I don't think it was meant literally. I think that knowing to "love your enemies" is to know to remain calm and peaceful with people, even if they're in a negative light in your eyes... and I think knowing to "hate your friends" means to be able to pick out when someone you're close to is being an irrational asshole.
Don't get me wrong, I love all of my friends- and there's little I wouldn't do for them, most of the time. But there are times where one of them will do something that's a bit morally absurd, and I think it's at these times when it's wise to know when to "hate your friends". To take things a step further- there are people who will say they are your friend, only to turn around and stab you in the back. "Fear not the enemy who confronts you, but the fake friend who hugs you." Be wise enough to not stand by traitors and fools. To sum this quote up- a wise man knows to be kind to his enemies, but also when to let his friends stand alone. You shouldn't continually back someone up when they're doing shitty things simply because they're your "friend". On the flip side, don't be blinded by fake people who will manipulate and hurt you in the end- be wise enough to know the difference between love and abuse. Know when to hate your friends. - Maddie
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