I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
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Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True friends support each other during difficult times, while many may surround you in good times.
This quote by Euripides highlights the essence of genuine friendship, which is often revealed in moments of adversity. When faced with challenges, true friends demonstrate their loyalty and support, contrasting with the superficial friendships that may thrive in times of prosperity, where the benefits of friendship are more apparent than the depth of connection.
Themes
FriendshipSupportLoyaltyAdversityProsperity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about resilience, one might say, 'As Euripides reminds us, real friendship is shown in times of trouble.'
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Money is far more persuasive than logical arguments.
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Those whom God wishes to destroy, he first makes mad.
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Who then will dare to say I'm weak or timid? No, they'll say I'm loyal as a friend, ruthless as a foe, so much like a hero destined for glory.
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Waste not fresh tears over old griefs.
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Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As mans ingratitude Thy tooth is not so keen, Because thou art not seen, Although thy breath be rude. Heigh-ho sing, heigh-ho unto the green holly Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly. Then heigh-ho the holly This life is most jolly. Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, That dost not bite so nigh As benefits forgot Though thou the waters warp, Thy sting is not so sharp As friend rememberd not.
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