I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
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Since luck's a nine days' wonder, wait their end.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Luck is fleeting and temporary; one should be patient and wait for its conclusion.
Euripides suggests that luck is not a stable or reliable companion, often appearing momentarily and then fading away. Therefore, it is wise to observe and wait for such favorable moments to pass, recognizing that they are often transient in nature.
Themes
LuckPatienceWisdomTransienceFate
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience, one might say, 'Since luck's a nine days' wonder, wait their end.'
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