Laelius: A Dialogue On Friendship (1893)

Laelius: A Dialogue On Friendship (1893) is a book written by the ancient Roman philosopher and statesman, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book is a philosophical dialogue between two characters, Laelius and Scipio, who discuss the nature of friendship and its importance in human life.The dialogue is set in ancient Rome, during a time when friendship was highly valued and considered essential for personal and societal well-being. Laelius, the main character of the dialogue, is a wise and experienced statesman who shares his views on friendship with his young friend Scipio.Throughout the dialogue, Laelius and Scipio explore different aspects of friendship, such as its benefits, its challenges, and the qualities that make a good friend. They also discuss the different types of friendship, including those based on utility, pleasure, and virtue.The book is considered a classic of ancient philosophy and is still widely read and studied today. It offers valuable insights into the nature of human relationships and the importance of friendship in our lives.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.