Moral Reflections on Old Age, Friendship, and Responsibilities.

The dilogy "On Old Age" and "On Friendship" and the three books "On Responsibilities" by Cicero is a comprehensive program for creating a wise state, comparable to Plato's "The Republic." Cicero was always realistic in his reasoning, providing many examples that touch the soul of every Roman. His ability to transition from philosophical generalizations to historical lessons, his benevolent tone, wit and drama, experience in conflict resolution, and analysis of complex situations make Cicero's legacy relevant even today. The preface explains the historical and philosophical context of these works.