Roman Humanism
On Friendship & Old Age
Marcus Tullius Cicero • Laelius and Cato Maior on Virtue and Aging
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Laelius • On Friendship
"Friendship is nothing else than an accord in all things, human and divine, conjoined with mutual goodwill and affection."
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Marcus Tullius Cicero: On Friendship & Old Age
Translated by E. S. Shuckburgh • Classical Scroll Study Edition
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