De Amicitia

This is a Latin treatise by the Roman philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero, on the subject of friendship. Cicero explores the nature of friendship, its uses and benefits, and the qualities that make for a good friend. He also discusses the role of friendship in public life and the importance of cultivating lasting relationships.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.