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For as I admire a young man who has something of the old man in him, so do I an old one who has something of a young man.

Now friendship may be thus defined: a complete accord on all subjects human and divine, joined with mutual goodwill and affection. And with the exception of wisdom, I am inclined to think nothing better than this has been given to man by the immortal gods.