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Some classical(古典的
经典的)(1) views may help us understand the notion(观念) (2) of friendship more clearly
Aristotle distinguishes genuine friendship from two other forms: one based on mutual utility(效用) (3) and the other on pleasure
While the ground (4) for the latter two forms of friendship is closely related to material benefits, short-term interests or age, genuine friendship occurs (5) only between those who are similar in their goodness (6)
Cicero, another ancient scholar, believes that true friends' actions and lives should leave no question as to (7) their honor, purity, equity and liberality
Whether or not one possesses(拥有) (8) any superiority over the other, both must regard themselves as equals of the other and try their best to