I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
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Fortune always will confer an aura of worth, unworthily; and in this world The lucky person passes for a genius.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We often mistake luck for talent, and those who are fortunate are perceived as more capable than they may actually be.
Euripides highlights the tendency of society to equate fortune with merit. This observation reflects on how individuals who achieve success through luck are often mistaken for geniuses, indicating a flawed understanding of worth and skill in the context of achievement.
Themes
FortuneLuckGeniusWorthSociety
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about success, one could use this quote to illustrate the importance of recognizing the role of luck.
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