Sometimes we owe a friend to the lucky circumstance that we give him no cause for envy.

Summary

This quote suggests that one of the reasons we might have friends is because we do not give them any reason to feel jealous or envious of us. It implies that by being considerate and not flaunting our success or achievements, we can maintain harmonious relationships and prevent any negativity from arising. In other words, by avoiding actions that can evoke envy, we can create an environment conducive to friendship.

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