“When the strong box contains no more both friends and flatterers shun the door.”
— Plutarch
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Simplified Meaning:
When you have money or wealth, many people want to be your friend because they hope to get something from you. But if you lose your money, those same people may avoid you because they no longer see any benefit in being your friend. Imagine someone who throws big parties and buys expensive gifts. Many people will want to hang out with them to enjoy these things. But if this person goes broke and can't throw parties or give gifts anymore, those people might stop visiting or calling because they were more interested in the free stuff than in the person. This saying advises to be cautious about who your real friends are and to understand that true friendship isn't based on material things.
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Abandonment Bonds Flattery Friendship Greed Human nature Loyalty Poverty Social behavior WealthFEATURED QUOTES
