On the record44 BC
But if we only take reasonable care, it is as easy to separate and distinguish a genuine from a specious friend as anything else that is coloured and artificial from what is sincere and genuine.
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Editor's note · Context
Cicero asserts that with careful observation, one can readily differentiate between authentic and superficial friendships, much like distinguishing between natural and artificial objects.
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