An enemy – is a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone. Humans often pretend to be flawless by nature and many believe they are superior to others. “Enemies” are the people who challenge a human’s concept of superiority. Enemies should be respected, as they help to motivate and bring others closer to reality. In the modern age this, we tend to believe in taking revenge and degrade others for revealing or mirroring our worst traits. Perfection is the only way to be accepted in society these days, and when someone tries to be realistic, that person is labeled as the enemy. Faults are not something to be ashamed of; instead, they are something to be accepted and modified. Faults are something we tend to ignore and feel ashamed of when they are revealed.
But, it is okay to accept flaws as the moon still shines with the spots on it. Enemies act the same way; they act like the moon which helps us to shine brightly. Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most famous non-violent and human rights activists said, “ You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”. Gandhi has always used non-violence during his time and believes that violence only inflates the issue. Love is the best answer to hatred, as it makes the enemy realize their wrong deeds. Faults and mistakes help one nourish their personality, as they act as a filter. Enemies can be beneficial in many ways; they help one to be aware of their faults while helping one in learning skills to cope with society and offering valuable differing perspectives.
Enemies will tell you the flaws, however, a friend may hide the truth to not hurt your feelings. It is important to value friends, but they do not help one nourish their personality because they are not honest about their opinions about you. Also, no one becomes weaker by giving up hatred or an argument. The Bible tells us that, “ Mercy triumphs over judgment”, which takes it back to the idea that one should get rid of their hatred for one’s enemies and love them instead According to a New York Times article by Paul Krugman, “ We as a nation are suffering from an epidemic of infallibility” no one president or not, wants to admit to wrongdoing, at least not publicly”. Infallible, meaning incapable of failing, enemies help us to accept our flaws and be more positive towards our goals. Demotivation also plays a huge role in pushing one to achieve his/her goals, enemies tell us our flaws, which motivates us to be more determined.
It is a fact that no one would be willing to work hard if there were no competition; enemies become one’s competition by telling one about his/her flaws. This, in turn, leads us to become more coordinated and more successful. We humans are always looking for a reason to work hard and to be appreciated. In the same way, enemies help us to be more efficient by showing us the real image of ourselves. We live in a world of illusion, we involve ourselves in our own view. We prefer to live in a world created by our imagination and enemies tend to intercept our thoughts and drag us into reality. The illusion does help one to relieve the worries of life by living in an imaginary world, but such tactics do not help one to be successful. When Benjamin Franklin said, “ Love your enemies, for they tell you your faults”, he was trying to convey the message of acceptance and vulnerability. He believed in persistent efforts and determination in order to be successful. He considered enemies not to be hated, but he considered them to be trustworthy and respected.