A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” This quote is attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, who wrote ...

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According to Aristotle, the highest form is the friendship of virtue, which is sown in mutual respect and admiration for each other's character.

Other than this, friendship protects prosperity, is a refuge in poverty and misfortune, keeps the young from error, assists the elderly, and stimulates to noble actions those in the prime of life.

Aristotle thought deeply about friendship. I am, of course, aware that this statement seems as astonishing as declaring that the sun rose this morning. After all, St. Thomas Aquinas refers to ...