A feather quill rests diagonally across a black inkwell on a warmly lit wooden desk.

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Voltaire

Now, now my good man, this is no time to be making enemies.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker gently urges someone not to create another enemy at this moment. The calm, polite wording gives the warning a dry edge. It suggests that timing matters when choosing a quarrel, while leaving the surrounding situation unstated.

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