تأتي الشدائد اختباراً حقيقياً لمعدن الأصدقاء، وهو اختبار لا تكذب نتائجه قط.

“O Zeus, why did you give men certain waysto recognize false gold, when there's …”

“Those whom God wishes to destroy, he first makes angry.”

“Prepare yourselvesfor the roaring voice of the God of Joy!”

“Prosperity is full of friends.”