How can life be worth living, to use the words of Ennius…
““How can life be worth living, to use the words of Ennius, which lacks that repose which is to be found in the mutual good-will of a friend? What can be more delightful than to have some one to whom you can say everything with the same absolute confidence as to yourself? Is not prosperity robbed of half its value if you have no one to share your joy? On the other hand, misfortunes would be hard to bear if there were not some one to feel them even more acutely than yourself.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True friendship provides mutual support, sharing both joys and sorrows, making life meaningful.
In simple terms: Friends make life richer and easier to bear.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deep, trusting friendships.
Themes
friendship
mutual support
meaning
life
prosperity
misfortune
Mood
reflective
warm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- celebrations
- grief
- daily conversations
- confiding secrets
Key Concepts
reciprocity
emotional intimacy
shared experience
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you trust completely?
- How does sharing hardship affect resilience?
A Different Perspective
Loneliness can diminish the value of success.