I loathe a friend whose gratitude grows old, a friend who…
“I loathe a friend whose gratitude grows old, a friend who takes his friend's prosperity but will not voyage with him in his grief”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A friend who benefits from another’s success but refuses to share grief is ungrateful.
In simple terms: Gratitude fades when only prosperity is shared, not sorrow.
Value friends in both joy and sorrow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business partnerships
- family support
- community bonds
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you support friends in hardship?
- What defines true gratitude in relationships?
Some may argue self‑preservation is natural.