It was astonishing how quickly friendship could turn to enmity, she thought, like a compass needle swinging from one pole to the other.
They'd been excellent friends. They'd make excellent enemies as well. (Alastair Reynolds)

It was astonishing how quickly friendship could turn to enmity, she thought, like a compass needle swinging from one pole to the other. They'd been excellent friends. They'd make excellent enemies as well.

Alastair Reynolds

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