On the record44 BC
The one possible cause of offence that must be faced is when the interests of your friend and your own sincerity are at stake.
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Cicero
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Editor's note · Context
Delving into the ethical demands of friendship, Cicero asserts that a true friend must confront issues when a friend's well-being or one's own integrity is compromised.
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