In the writings of Aristotle, seen in the Nicomachean Ethics, it is evident that Aristotle believes that friendship is necessary for a virtuous life and therefore happy. I believe this to be accurate because of the similar conditions necessary for complete friendship and a happy life. It is also evident that friendship is helpful in leading a happy life, because friendship can make it easier to perform virtuous actions. Its interpretation may be misunderstood and errors in practice may be made. So we will also have to discuss these follies, in order to understand all the effects of friendship on achieving a happy life. Let us first look at the similarities of friendship with that of happiness and virtue, which we discussed earlier, are the most necessary part of a happy life. Aristotle describes happiness by saying: “Happiness is the most precious of all goods (1097b17-18). » His idea of ​​what is worthy of choice is something we choose "because of itself, never because of anything else (1097b)." Friendship is seen as similar to happiness when Aristotle describes friendship as “worthy of a choice in itself (1159a27).” Proved earlier, virtue is necessary for a happy life because “happiness is a certain kind of activity of the soul in accordance with virtue (1099b26-27). » Since virtue is an integral part of happiness, the similarity between friendship and virtue is relevant to the relationship between friendship and a happy life. Aristotle describes the virtues as “states (1106a14)” and at the same time describes friendship as “a state (1157b30)” as well. He goes on to say: "Just as in the case of the virtues some people are called good in their state of character, others good in their activity, so...... middle of paper... ..very difficult (1158a14-16). » In conclusion, the similarities of friendship and virtue allow the two states to correspond in a happy life. The purpose of friendship is not only to coexist with virtue, but also, through the actions of friends, virtue and friendship reinforce each other, thus making happiness that much easier to achieve. Aristotle sums it up well by saying: “The friendship of honest people is decent and increases the more they meet. And they seem to become even better thanks to their activities and their correction of each other. For each one shapes the other in what he approves of, so that you will learn what is noble from noble people (1172a11-14). »Bibliography: Works citedAristotle. Nicomachean Ethics. David Ross, trans. JL Ackrill and JO Urmson, revisions. Oxford World's Classics paperback, 1998.