Who said keep enemies closer

Uh-huh, guess what that's referencing? Other pop culture nods have come on Breaking Bad and the X-Files. If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back?

Here it is, on a scale of This is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by clicking here. More From Forbes. May 13, , pm EDT. Feb 5, , pm EST. Read on. The competition in the business world today is such that it is best to keep your friends close and your enemies closer She has asked you to keep your friends close and your enemies closer because she has some reason to suspect foul play.

She has not given me any more information. I have, in my life, always kept my friends close and my enemies closer. To keep your friends close and your enemies closer is just good sense in competitive sports. You never know what is going on behind your back. Within the book, you will find advice on preparation for war, when to fight, and how to fight.

Just charging in somewhere and taking over is never an effective strategy. There is an art to waging war. Unless this blog is more popular with politicians than I thought? If you run a business, there will be other businesses that will be competition for you.