Class Quote by Euripides
“Men hate the haughty of heart who will not be the friend of every man.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "The Phoenician Women", Euripides, c. 410 BC
Pride and arrogance alienate others, preventing friendship and cooperation.
In simple terms: Pride blocks friendship.
Key Takeaway
Avoid arrogance to build friendships.
Themes
pride
friendship
humility
Mood
thoughtful
instructive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- community building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
social cohesion
emotional intelligence
interpersonal relations
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility foster connections?
- When does confidence become arrogance?
A Different Perspective
May ignore cultural contexts of pride.
![“The First [Friend] is the alter ego, the man who first reveals to you that you are not alone in the world by turning out (beyond hope) to share all your most secret delights. There is nothing to be overcome in making him your friend; he and you join like raindrops on a window. But the Second…” quote by C.S. Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/011/c-s-lewis-121_debate_the-first-friend-is-the-alter-ego-the-ma_432773.jpg)
