Quotation by

Benjamin Franklin

Do good to your friends to keep them, to your enemies to win them.

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Treating your friends well helps maintain your existing relationships because they appreciate your kindness. Showing kindness to your enemies can change their feelings toward you and possibly turn them into allies.

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