Friend Quote by Euripides
“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
Source Play: The Bacchae by Euripides, 5th century BC
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.
Key Takeaway
Value friends in both joy and sorrow.
Themes
friendship
gratitude
empathy
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business partnerships
- family support
- community bonds
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
ethics
classical literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you support friends in hardship?
- What defines true gratitude in relationships?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue self‑preservation is natural.
