I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
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Men hate the haughty of heart who will not be the friend of every man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the dislike for arrogance and exclusivity in social relationships.
Euripides emphasizes the negative feelings people have towards those who are proud and refuse to be friendly with everyone. It suggests that humility and openness are valued traits in social interactions, while arrogance can lead to social isolation and disdain from others.
Themes
PrideHumilityFriendshipArroganceRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of humility in leadership.
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