On Friendship Or Laelius (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162677279)

""On Friendship"" or ""Laelius"" is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Roman statesman and philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book is a dialogue between Cicero and his friend, Gaius Laelius, in which they discuss the nature of friendship and its importance in human life. Cicero explores the different types of friendships, the qualities that make a good friend, and the benefits of having true friends. He also examines the role of friendship in politics and society, and how it can be used to achieve greater harmony and cooperation. Throughout the book, Cicero draws on examples from history and literature to illustrate his points, and provides practical advice on how to cultivate and maintain friendships. ""On Friendship"" is considered one of Cicero's most popular and influential works, and remains a timeless exploration of the human desire for companionship and connection.18. Now what is the quality to look out for as a warrant for the stability and permanence of friendship? It is loyalty. Nothing that lacks this can be stable. We should also in making our selection look out for simplicity, a social disposition, and a sympathetic nature, moved by what moves us. These all contribute to maintain loyalty. You can never trust a character which is intricate and tortuous.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero
ISBN-10: 1162677279
ISBN-13: 9781162677279
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.07d