Wisdom No. 13

Iraqi style
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Wisdom No. 13

Anyone who makes peace with your enemies means to harm your friends. So, wise one, let go of the friend who sits and keeps company with your enemies.
Explanation: The phrase 'wash your hands of' in Persian means to give someone up or let them go completely.

Original · Persian

حکمت شمارهٔ ۱۳

هر که با دشمنان صلح می‌کند سر آزار دوستان دارد.
بشوی ای خردمند از آن دوست دست که با دشمنانت بود هم نشست