It pays to know the enemy - not least because at some time you may hav…

Margaret Thatcher
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It pays to know the enemy - not least because at some time you may have the opportunity to turn him into a friend.
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It pays to know the enemy - not least because at some time you may have the opportunity to turn him into a friend.

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