Éloge de l'amitié: La soudure fraternelle

His thoughts feel surprisingly relevant today, but I wonder how much they've shaped contemporary ideas about loyalty and virtue in friendships.

His emphasis on virtue and moral duty makes me question whether such high standards are practical or even possible in real-world friendships today.

Considering the chaos of Roman politics, it’s interesting that he chose to reflect on personal virtues like friendship — I wonder what personal experiences led to this focus.