Bears Quote by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
“With a clear sky, a bright sun, and a gentle breeze, you will have friends in plenty; but let fortune frown, and the firmament be overcast, and then your friends will prove like the strings of the lute, of which you will tighten ten before you find one that will bear the stretch and keep the pitch.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Nathan the Wise, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, 1779
Friendship thrives in good conditions; adversity tests bonds, revealing only the strongest connections endure.
In simple terms: Good times bring many friends; bad times reveal true ones.
Key Takeaway
Value and nurture resilient friendships.
Themes
friendship
adversity
trust
resilience
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
philosophical
Type
dramatic
reflection
moral lesson
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- personal crises
- health challenges
- financial loss
Key Concepts
social bonds
testing
character
loyalty
Questions to Reflect On
- Who stands by you in hardship?
- How do you support friends during tough times?
A Different Perspective
Friends may abandon you when circumstances worsen, leaving only a few loyal ones.
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