A weak foe, who professes submission and shows friendship, has no other object than to become a strong enemy. It has been said that as the friendship of friends is unreliable, what trust can be put in the flattery of enemies?
Who despises an insignificant enemy resembles him who is careless about fire.
Extinguish it today, while it may be quenched, Because when fire is high, it burns the world. Allow not the bow to be spanned By a foe because an arrow may pierce.
