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Furthermore, Friendship seems to be the bond of Social

Communities, and legislators seem to be more anxious to secure it

than Justice even. I mean, Unanimity is somewhat like to

Friendship, and this they certainly aim at and specially drive

out faction as being inimical.

Again, where people are in Friendship Justice is not required;[1]

but, on the other hand, though they are just they need Friendship

in addition, and that principle which is most truly just is

thought to partake of the nature of Friendship.

Lastly, not only is it a thing necessary but honourable likewise:

since we praise those who are fond of friends, and the having

numerous friends is thought a matter of credit to a man; some go

so far as to hold, that "good man" and "friend" are terms

synonymous.

Chapter II.