Treatises on Friendship and Old Age (Edition2024)

Treatises on Friendship and Old Age by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a timeless exploration of two fundamental aspects of human life-friendship and the aging process. In these writings, Cicero presents profound reflections on the nature of friendship, its value, and its role in human flourishing. He delves into the concept of true friendship, one based on virtue and mutual respect, contrasting it with shallow or opportunistic connections. Cicero emphasizes that a genuine friendship can withstand time and adversity, offering comfort and support through life's challenges. In his treatise on old age, Cicero tackles the inevitable process of aging with wisdom and optimism. He suggests that old age, while often seen as a time of decline, can still be meaningful and fulfilling if approached with the right attitude. Through philosophical discussion, Cicero encourages acceptance of aging and its limitations, advocating for a life well-lived regardless of one's years. Together, these treatises offer valuable insights on how to cultivate meaningful relationships and live a life of purpose and contentment, regardless of the challenges that time brings. Through his eloquent reflections, Cicero's work continues to resonate with readers seeking guidance on living well.

Marcus Tullius Cicero (January 3, 106 BC - December 7, 43 BC) was a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, philosopher, writer, and Academic skeptic who attempted to defend optimal values during the political upheavals that led to the foundation of the Roman Empire. His voluminous publications include rhetorical, philosophical, and political treatises. He is regarded as one of Rome's best orators and prose stylists, as well as the creator of "Ciceronian rhetoric." Cicero received his education in both Rome and Greece. He was born into a wealthy Roman equestrian family and served as consul in 63 BC. His impact on the Latin language was enormous. He composed more than three-quarters of the existing Latin literature known to have existed during his lifetime, and succeeding prose has been said to be either a reaction against or a return to his style, not only in Latin but in European languages up to the nineteenth century.

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