On the record44 BC
For if any marked instance of loyal friendship in confronting or sharing danger comes to light, every one applauds it to the echo.
Said by
Cicero
Source
gutenberg.orgCicero: “For if any marked instance of loyal friendship in confronting or sharing danger comes to light, every one applauds it to…”
Editor's note · Context
From a philosophical dialogue on the nature of friendship, this passage highlights the universal admiration for loyalty and courage in companionship.
Share
More from Cicero
44 BC
For there is a limit to retribution and to punishment; or rather, I am inclined to think, it is sufficient that the aggressor should be brought to repent of his wrong-doing, in order that he may not repeat the offence and that others may…
44 BC
Besides, he will not expose anyone to hatred or disrepute by groundless charges, but he will surely cleave to justice and honour so closely that he will submit to any loss, however heavy, rather than be untrue to them, and will face death…
44 BC
Moreover, all our thought and mental activity will be devoted either to planning for things that are morally right and that conduce to a good and happy life, or to the pursuits of science and learning.
44 BC
Such acts of generosity are not to be so highly esteemed as those which are performed with judgment, deliberation, and mature consideration.
Other voices in this conversation
