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Misfortune shows those who are not really friends.
Aristotle
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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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