I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
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Prosperity is full of friends.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We often find that when times are good, many people want to be around us.
This quote by Euripides highlights the tendency of people to seek companionship and friendship during prosperous times. It suggests that success and wealth attract social connections, as many wish to associate with those who are thriving, but it also implies that true friends are those who stay by you, regardless of your circumstances.
Themes
ProsperityFriendsFriendshipWealthCompanionship
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of community in successful ventures.
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