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Cicero was not only a philosopher but was also a lawyer and a statesman in the last days of the Roman Republic. He first gained public attention by protecting the rights of ordinary citizens as a lawyer, as trials were public affairs. His rhetorical eloquence won many cases and propelled him through various political offices, culminating in his appointment as consul, where he suppressed an attempted coup.

In the dying days of the Republic, Cicero supported Julius Caesar’s opponent, Pompey. Although Caesar pardoned Cicero, his political career was effectively over, although he unsuccessfully tried to make a comeback. During this time, Cicero concentrated on his literary works, including his treatise On Friendship. Cicero was murdered by Mark Anthony in the power struggles that followed Caesar’s assassination.

Why can only the virtuous be friends? What is true friendship?
What are the greatest threats to friendship?
What can betray and destroy friendship? Should we stick up for our friends even when they are wrong?
What are the marks of a true friend?

Roman Stoic Philosopher Cicero On Friendship and Virtue
https://seekingvirtueandwisdom.com/stoic-cicero-on-friendship-and-virtue/

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