For to cast away a virtuous friend, I call as bad as to…
“For to cast away a virtuous friend, I call as bad as to cast away one's own life, which one loves best.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Losing a virtuous friend is as tragic as losing one's most cherished life.
In simple terms: Losing a good friend feels like losing yourself.
Cherish and protect virtuous friendships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- community building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities make a friend virtuous?
- How do you cope with losing a close friend?
May overstate the equivalence of friend and self.