Laelius Ed. by E.S. Shuckburgh

<p><i>Laelius de amicitia</i> or simply <i>Laelius</i> is a philosophical dialogue on friendship by Marcus Tullius Cicero the renowned Roman statesman and philosopher. Written in Latin this timeless work explores the nature of true friendship its benefits and the virtues required to sustain it. Through the voices of Laelius and other prominent Romans Cicero delves into profound questions about loyalty trust and the role of friendship in a fulfilling life. This edition edited by E.S. Shuckburgh offers readers a valuable opportunity to engage with Cicero's wisdom in its original language making it an essential resource for students of Latin literature and anyone interested in the enduring power of human connection. Laelius remains a cornerstone of classical thought offering timeless insights into the art of friendship.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>