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Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life - Admonition 12

When thou perceivest that discord is in the army of the foe, be thou at ease; but if they are united, be apprehensive of thy own distress. Go and sit in repose with thy friends When thou seest war among the enemies; But if thou perceivest that they all agree Span thy bow and carry stones upon the rampart. THE GULISTAN OF SA'DI Translated by Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)