De Amicitia, Scipio's Dream

'De Amicitia' is a timeless treatise on friendship by the famous Roman statesman and author Marcus Tullius Cicero. The work is a dialogue between notable figures of the Middle Roman Republic and explores the nature of friendship following the death of Scipio Africanus. Cicero argues that true friendship can only exist between good men, whose actions and lives demonstrate honor, purity, equity, and other virtuous qualities. The dialogue also offers insights on the qualities of a perfect friend and the value of genuine friendships.