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Fleeting Friendships of the Rich and Powerful
- Plutarch notes many visitors offering greetings and shaking hands in rich men's houses.
- He compares these crowds to flies that disappear when the food is gone, highlighting the fleeting nature of such connections.
The Three Pillars of True Friendship
- True friendship, according to Plutarch, seeks virtue, familiarity, and usefulness.
- Ideally, these elements strengthen each other, creating a virtuous cycle.
Choosing and Cherishing Friends
- Evaluate potential friends carefully, like assembling a dance troupe or hiring employees.
- Be grateful for existing friendships and consider who to add or keep in the future.