The wise Man draws more Advantage from his Enemies, than the Fool from his Friends.
Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard Improved (1749 ed.)
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Not original with Franklin. See
Gracian (1647).
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