On the record44 BC
But if we decide it to be right to grant our friends whatever they wish, and to ask them for whatever we wish, perfect wisdom must be assumed on both sides if no mischief is to happen.
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Discussing the limits of loyalty in friendship, Cicero argues that unrestrained mutual granting of wishes requires perfect wisdom to avoid harm.
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