This is moreso literary than word or phrase related - but I couldn't think of a better bunch to help me!
Indulge me a minute while I describe the scenario...
Up until recently I was a Executive Recruitment Consultant. Late last year I became aware of two things - (1) My company's office on the other side of the country were looking for a senior manager for one of their clients, (2) A very close friend was looking for a job. I spent a while wondering if I should tell him or if I should be selfish and not tell him. (My concern being that our 2 families would be separated by 2,500 miles if he got the job and they moved away.) Anyway, did the right thing and told him - and, sure 'nuff, he got the job.
When the time came for his departure (the rest of the family decided to see the school year out and move later), I wanted to present them with a leather bound version of a book which I was sure must exist....but couldn't establish whether it it did. I felt sure there was a Shakespearean or Theban play that dealt with what I'd gone through but, to this day, haven't found one. After a lot of research, I'm pretty sure that neither Shakespeare or Thebes can help me.
Hopefully you can see the theme......I had knowledge which, if I used it, could only bring sadness to me but great happiness to a dear friend.
Oh - and by the way, we all lived happily ever after. He returned after 6 months to a better job here, so his family never left!! Saved me the cost of an expensive gift!!
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