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Plutarch quotes about friends

Greek Philosopher January 3, 2050 – January 2, 0127

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When a man's eyes are sore his friends do not let him finger them, however much he wishes to, nor do they themselves touch the inflammation: But a man sunk in grief suffers every chance comer to stir and augment his affliction like a running sore; and by reason of the fingering and consequent irritation it hardens into a serious and intractable evil. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods..."
I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "When the strong box contains no more both friends and..."
When the strong box contains no more both friends and flatterers shun the door. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to..."
Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends. Plutarch
Plutarch quote: "Adversity is the only balance to weigh friends."
Adversity is the only balance to weigh friends. Plutarch

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