Cicero's Essays On Old Age And Friendship: Also His Paradoxes (1896) - Paperback

by Marcus Tullius Cicero (Author), Cyrus R. Edmonds (Translator), Edward Jr. Brooks (Introduction by)

Cicero's Essays On Old Age And Friendship: Also His Paradoxes (1896) is a collection of essays by Marcus Tullius Cicero, a prominent Roman philosopher, orator, and statesman. The book includes two essays on the topics of old age and friendship, as well as a series of paradoxes. In the essay on old age, Cicero reflects on the joys and challenges of growing older, and offers advice on how to live a fulfilling life in one's later years. In the essay on friendship, he explores the nature of true friendship and the qualities that make for a strong and lasting bond between individuals. The paradoxes, meanwhile, are a series of philosophical puzzles and conundrums that challenge readers to think deeply about the nature of reality and the limits of human knowledge. Written in Cicero's elegant and persuasive style, this book is a timeless classic of Roman literature and a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or the history of ancient Rome.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.