A certain person may have, as you say, a wonderful presence; I do not know. What I do know is that he has a perfectly delightful absence.
Idries ShahEnemies are often former or potential friends who have been denied - or think that they have been denied - something.
Idries ShahTalking about straws and camels' backs is just one way of approaching things. If you have enough camels, no backs need be broken.
Idries Shah