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Moral Letters Vol I

Seneca

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On the critical condition of Marcellinus

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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.