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Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.
Oprah Winfrey
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What this quote means

True friends are those who stand by you in difficult times rather than just during moments of success.

This quote by Oprah Winfrey emphasizes the importance of loyal and trustworthy relationships. It suggests that while many people may be drawn to you during prosperous times, it is the ones who are willing to support you through hardships that truly matter. Genuine friendship is tested in times of adversity, and those who are willing to share both the highs and lows of life are the ones who truly care.

Themes

FriendshipLoyaltyAdversitySupportRelationships

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about the importance of friendship, one could quote this to emphasize loyalty.

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