Even the best of friends need time apart.
A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
There are a terrible lot of lies going around the world, and the worst of it is half of them are true.
Assuming either the Left Wing or the Right Wing gained control of the country, it would probably fly around in circles.
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.
In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.