I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
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Joint undertakings stand a better chance when they benefit both sides.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Collaborative efforts are more successful when all parties gain from them.
Euripides highlights the importance of mutual benefit in partnerships and collaborations. When both sides involved in a joint undertaking stand to gain, the likelihood of success increases, as each party is more motivated to contribute and support the endeavor wholeheartedly.
Themes
CollaborationMutual BenefitPartnershipSuccessJoint Effort
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting, one might quote Euripides to reinforce the importance of working together on a project.
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