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One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for.
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"One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for."
— Euripides

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One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for. — Euripides

About Euripides

Euripides was a Poet from Classical Athens (-480–-406).

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Who said "One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend i…"?
This quote is attributed to Euripides, a Poet from Classical Athens.
When did Euripides live?
Euripides lived from -480 – -406.