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Quote by Euripides

“If any man thinks wealth or power of greater worth To him who has them, than a good friend- he is mad.”

Work

This volume includes several plays that focus on the character Medea, examining her role in Greek mythology and her journey through themes of betrayal, love, and retribution. The collection delves into the complexities of human emotions and societal norms, offering a profound look at the human condition through the lens of ancient drama. more

Author

Euripides

Euripides, a renowned Greek tragic playwright, is one of the three great tragic poets of ancient Greece, alongside Aeschylus and Sophocles. His life and achievements are not well-documented. more

“Frank treated customers with the contempt Rosy had only seen before at airport passport control. Even then, she’d never heard an immigration official refer to anybody as baldy. “Hey, baldy,” Frank had said and whistled to call a customer back as though he were down in the paddock with an unruly herd. “You forgot your juice.” Frank held up the bottle of Tropicana orange juice. And when… baldy came back, Frank slapped the bottle into his hand as though passing him the baton in a relay race, then waved the man aside—“Go!”—and pointed at the next customer. “What do you want?” Frank said. “Cheese? Again? That’s three cheese you’ll have had in a row. Are you eating right?” The customer stammered. “Eh-but-eh-but-eh-but,” Frank mimicked. “Never mind. But think up a different filling next time. And not cheese and tomato.” He shook his head and made up the roll.”

Friendship Contempt Customer Service Cafe Sandwich Bald Stammer

Book:Screw Friendship

Source: Screw Friendship

“Never exact of a friend in adversity what you would require in prosperity.”

Friendship Compassion Charity

Author:Joseph Smith Jr.

“But hear thee, Gratiano: Thou art too wild, too rude, and bold of voice - Parts that become thee happily enough, And in such eyes as ours appear no faults, But where thou art not known, why, there they show Something too liberal.”

Friendship Advice Shakespeare

Book:The Merchant of Venice

Source: The Merchant of Venice

“He’s a love-’em-and-leave-’em kind of guy. And though he’s not a Lord, he does have a curse hanging over his head. I have the book to prove it.” William growled low in his throat. “Anya! Must you share my secrets with everyone?” He flattened his palms on the arms of his chair. “Fine. If you can spill, I can, too. Anya’s the reason the Titanic sank. She was playing chicken with the icebergs.” Scowling, Anya anchored her hands on her hips. “William had a bronze made of his penis and placed it on his mantel.”