>There is a similar American Indian one. Also I remember:
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>'Feed one wolf and you invite the pack.'
>'Strike a snake with your enemy's hand.'
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It has more to do with an arab proverb: "the enemy of my enemy, is my friend"

John

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>>>I'll admit that aiding those who fought communism in Afghanistan is one of the biggest ironies in American history.
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>>"Feed a snake so it will bite you" - Serbian proverb :)