And you, old sir, we are told you prospered once.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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