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Cato And Laelius V2: Or Essays On Old Age And Friendship (1785)

Cato And Laelius V2: Or Essays On Old Age And Friendship (1785)

Melmoth, William
Cicero, Marcus Tullius

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PhilosophyLetters & EssaysGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1166476308
ISBN13: 9781166476304
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 354
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cato and Laelius V2: Or Essays on Old Age and Friendship is a book written by the famous Roman philosopher and statesman, Marcus Tullius Cicero. Originally published in 1785, this book is a collection of two essays that explore the topics of old age and friendship.The first essay, Cato, focuses on the virtues of old age and the importance of living a life of dignity and honor in one's later years. Cicero draws on the example of the famous Roman statesman Cato the Elder, who lived to be over 80 years old and remained active and engaged in public life until the end of his days. Cicero argues that old age can be a time of great wisdom and contentment, and that it is up to each individual to make the most of this stage of life.The second essay, Laelius, is a meditation on the nature of true friendship. Cicero uses the example of the Roman general Gaius Laelius, who was known for his deep and abiding friendships, to explore the qualities that make for a strong and lasting bond between people. Through a series of dialogues between Laelius and his friends, Cicero explores the importance of trust, loyalty, and mutual respect in any true friendship.Throughout both essays, Cicero draws on his extensive knowledge of classical philosophy and literature to provide a rich and nuanced exploration of these timeless topics. Written in a clear and elegant style, Cato and Laelius V2 is a classic work of Roman literature that continues to resonate with readers today.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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