As favor and riches forsake a man, we discover in him the foolishness they concealed, and which no one perceived before.

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone loses their privileges and wealth, their true character and flaws become evident. It highlights the idea that material possessions and social standing can often mask the foolishness and shortcomings of an individual, making them go unnoticed. However, once these external factors fade away, people start to see the true nature of that person. It emphasizes the transient nature of favors and riches and how they can deceive us into overlooking someone's true nature until they are stripped of them.

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