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“Greatness, once fallen out with fortune, must fall out with men too.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Greatness, once fallen out with fortune, must fall out with men too.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act I, Scene 2, William Shakespeare, 1611

When fortune turns against you, you may also lose favor with people, suggesting that loss of luck often leads to social decline.

In simple terms: Loss of luck leads to social decline.

Key Takeaway

Maintain integrity regardless of fortune.

Themes

fortune social status reversal

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political careers
  • business ventures
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

human nature fate pride

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you preserve dignity when fortunes fall?
  • Can you rebuild trust after a setback?
A Different Perspective

Fortune can be regained through effort.

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