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What does it mean?
The speaker reminds an older man that he was once prosperous.
In plain terms
You used to prosper in the past.
What can you take from it?
Past success does not guarantee present fortune.

Where it applies

  • conversations with elders
  • reminding others of past glory

Putting it to work

  • remember past successes
  • acknowledge change

Questions to consider

  • How does past success affect you now?
  • Why recall the past?

Another view

Reminiscing about past wealth may cause pain.

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