Quote by Plutarch

Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.

Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance t

Summary

This quote emphasizes that true friendships are tested and revealed during challenging times, rather than during times of prosperity. It suggests that adversity serves as a necessary measure to determine the genuineness and reliability of friends. While material abundance may sway people into forming superficial connections, it is during tough moments that individuals can truly assess who stands by their side and offers support. Hence, this quote suggests that adversity acts as the sole scale to accurately evaluate the worth of friendships.

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Adversity

By Plutarch

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