On the critical condition of Marcellinus
29:4
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4.
As to our friend Marcellinus, I have not yet lost hope.
He can still be saved, but the helping hand must be offered soon.
There is indeed danger that he may pull his helper down; for there is in him a native character of great vigour, though it is already inclining to wickedness.
Nevertheless I shall brave this danger and be bold enough to show him his faults.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the critical condition of Marcellinus
Location: Chapter 29, Section 4
Content:
4.
As to our friend Marcellinus, I have not yet lost hope.
He can still be saved, but the helping hand must be offered soon.
There is indeed danger that he may pull his helper down; for there is in him a native character of great vigour, though it is already inclining to wickedness.
Nevertheless I shall brave this danger and be bold enough to show him his faults.