On Friendship or Laelius (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419138409)

On Friendship, also known as Laelius, is a philosophical treatise written by Marcus Tullius Cicero in 44 BC. The book explores the nature of friendship, including its benefits and how it can be maintained. Cicero draws on the ideas of Greek philosophers such as Aristotle and Epicurus as well as his own experiences to argue that friendship is one of the most important aspects of human life. He discusses the qualities that make a good friend, such as loyalty, honesty, and generosity, and how these qualities can be cultivated. Cicero also examines the different types of friendship, including those based on pleasure, utility, and virtue. The book is written in the form of a dialogue between Laelius, a Roman statesman, and his friends, and includes anecdotes and examples from Roman history to illustrate Cicero's points. On Friendship is considered one of Cicero's most accessible and influential works, and has been widely read and studied throughout history.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: 1419138405
ISBN-13: 9781419138409
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.18h x 7.60w x 0.18d