Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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Misfortune shows those who are not really friends.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True friends are revealed during difficult times.
This quote by Aristotle suggests that adversity and misfortune serve as tests for friendships, revealing who is genuinely loyal and supportive. During tough times, our real friends stand out, while those who are not true friends may abandon or fail to support us when we need it the most.
Themes
FriendshipLoyaltyMisfortuneSupportAdversity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of loyalty in friendships.
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