399. On Enemies

You do not have to DO anything in particular in order to create or acquire enemies. Simply by being the way you are and by doing the things that you do, jealousy, hatred, envy, opposition, a desire to steal from you, and to destroy what you seek to achieve will arise in the world. Strive always to be stronger and smarter than your enemy. Do not allow wars to drag on (they will drain your resources). Act swiftly and efficiently and where possible in such a way that your enemy does not know that it was you who acted against him.