An open Foe may prove a curse;
But a pretended friend is worse.
Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1740 ed.)
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Borrowed by Franklin from
John Gay (1727).
Added on 26-Jun-25 | Last updated 13-Aug-26
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