For in friendship and relationship, just as those who possess any superiority must put themselves on an equal footing with those who are less fortunate, so these latter must not be annoyed at being surpassed in genius, fortune, or rank.
In his philosophical treatise on friendship, Cicero advises on maintaining harmony in relationships despite differences in status or ability.
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