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Discussion in 'Other Discussions' started by Crabtownboy, Sep 23, 2009.

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  1. Crabtownboy

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    There, IMHO, is much truth in the following from Poor Richards Almanac, 1734:
     
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    What does that even mean?
     
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    It's missing the comma. It should be, "Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him."

    It means be nice to your friend and you'll keep a friend. Be nice to your enemy and you'll gain a friend.
     
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    That is like expressing your anger, or penting it up, when the object of your anger is not there. You are the only one to suffer that anger.

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
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    Thanks Matt. Now it makes sense though I'm just as guilty of poor english. Yes it is best to do good to all.
     
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