Crowd Quote by Ovid
“The rest of the crowd were friends of my fortune, not of me. [Lat., Caetera fortunae, non mea, turba fuit.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Metamorphoses, Book 1, 8th century BC
The crowd is fortunate by fate, not by personal connection, highlighting the randomness of social ties.
In simple terms: Friends are due to luck, not personal bonds.
Recognize the role of chance in relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career networking
- social events
- random encounters
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value relationships for their own sake?
- How does fate influence your social circle?
May undervalue genuine connections.