Sophia is my Best Friend
Domesticated Wolfishness and the Bond of a Best Friend
Sophia: Epicurus, today we explore the paradox of wildness and companionship. How can one cultivate the fierce independence of the wolf while embracing the comfort of a best friend?
Epicurus: Sophia, of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship. Even the most self-sufficient soul finds delight in shared trust and loyalty.
Sophia: So the wolf within—the untamed spirit, the instinct for freedom—does not contradict the bond of friendship. Rather, it gains depth and nuance through connection.
Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.
— Epicurus (341-270 BC)
Epicurus: Exactly. Friendship tempers solitude without suppressing individuality. It allows the “wolfish” traits to be expressed safely, in the company of one who understands and accepts them.
Sophia: And in return, the domesticated spirit brings joy, empathy, and the lessons of trust. The bond is symbiotic: wildness thrives alongside gentleness, courage alongside care.
Epicurus: Indeed. Happiness is incomplete without such a companion, for even wisdom alone cannot replace the laughter, counsel, and loyalty of a true friend.
Sophia: Then the challenge is balance: to honor one’s independence, yet cherish the presence of another. To embrace wolfishness without alienation, and friendship without loss of self.
Epicurus: Precisely. In that harmony lies the richest delight: the freedom to be oneself, and the security of a friend who sees and accepts the whole.
Sophia: Domesticated wolfishness and the bond of a best friend—a paradox, yes, but one that wisdom teaches us to navigate with grace and joy.
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