Hawzah News Agency – The commander of the faithful, Imam Ali peace be upon him says:
اِستَشِرْ أعداءَكَ تَعرِفْ مِن رَأيِهِم مِقدارَ عَداوَتِهِم ومَواضِعَ مَقاصِدِهِم.
‘Take council with your enemies, so that by knowing their opinions, you be aware of their animosity, goals and intentions.’
Source: Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 2462