A good model of how to 'work with the enemy' internally is presented by the Dalai Lama, in his endless caretaking of his soul as he confronts the Chinese government that invaded Tibet.
What the mind doesn't understand, it worships or fears.
I have never felt that the one thing that I am 'known for' is what I am.
You know, one race will not be a survivor if the other one dies, and that's something that we should think about.
Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise.
I'm the most stubborn person I know.