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“The rest of the crowd were friends of my fortune, not of me. [Lat., Caetera fortunae, non mea, turba fuit.]” quote by Ovid
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“The rest of the crowd were friends of my fortune, not of me. [Lat., Caetera fortunae, non mea, turba fuit.]”

Ovid

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the role of chance in relationships.

Themes

fate friendship luck

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • career networking
  • social events
  • random encounters

Key Concepts

philosophy social theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you value relationships for their own sake?
  • How does fate influence your social circle?
A Different Perspective

May undervalue genuine connections.

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