I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
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Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True friends support each other during difficult times, while many may surround you in good times.
This quote by Euripides highlights the essence of genuine friendship, which is often revealed in moments of adversity. When faced with challenges, true friends demonstrate their loyalty and support, contrasting with the superficial friendships that may thrive in times of prosperity, where the benefits of friendship are more apparent than the depth of connection.
Themes
FriendshipSupportLoyaltyAdversityProsperity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about resilience, one might say, 'As Euripides reminds us, real friendship is shown in times of trouble.'
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