-why thrusts his friendship on those who do not value it– on those who think me of little account."
-society imposes insults that must be borne, comforted by the knowledge that in this world there comes a time when the most humble of men, if he keeps his eyes opens, can take his revenge on the most powerful.
"Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than government. It is almost the equal of family. Never forget that. If you had built up a wall of friendships you wouldn't have to ask me to help.
"Get everyone on it even if they can't help us right now. I believe in friendship and I am willing to show my friendship first."
He claimed that there was no greater natural advantage in life than having an enemy overestimate your faults, unless it was to have a friend underestimate your virtues.
Don's precept that a friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults.
You're making the move out of weakness, not strength. That's always bad.
- "Revenge is a dish that tastes best when it is cold,"
