Nowadays, it’s easy to place a hand on someone’s shoulder in times of trouble and offer a few words of comfort, but it’s very difficult to genuinely share in someone’s happiness and protect oneself from envy. So understand this! The difference between your own and others is not only in times of hardship but also in moments of joy. Your true companion is the one who rejoices in your happiness and does not envy your blessings. The one who burns with jealousy upon seeing you happy, who falls prey to envy over your blessings, whose sorrow cannot be hidden when they see you prosper—they are not sincere with you. Even if they offered you some support in your difficulties, it’s possible that their support was merely for show. (Sarfaraz Faizi) Translated by Grok 3