Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.

Rien n'est si dangereux qu'un ignorant ami;
Mieux vaudrait un sage ennemi.

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Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.

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