As a practical Roman,Cicero advocates harmonious coexistence of friends by way of equality,mutual respect and assistance in spite of their differences in position,wisdom and wealth.

• 但西塞罗又是一个务实的罗马人,并不排除朋友之间地位、才智、财富上的差别,而主张通过平等、尊重和互相帮助和谐共处;