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prosperity makes friends, and adversity tries them
prosperity makes friends, and adversity tries them
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used to imply that during prosperous times, people are more likely to form friendships, while during challenging times, the strength and authenticity of those friendships are tested
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Peter noticed that when he first made a lot of money, many people were eager to spend time with him. But now that his business had faltered, most of those friends disappeared. The old saying proved true - prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them.
