Letter 156: Righteous causes always need allies, and those who come to their rescue may count themselves fortunate — since they...

To Domitian the jurist. Righteous causes always need allies, and those who come to their rescue may count themselves fortunate — since they share in the merit of the cause they defend. Here is an opportunity to add to your already considerable store of merit. Act on it.

Letter 156: An Offer to Help [1] To Domitian, the Jurist note [He is also the addressee of Letter 155 .] Whatsoever things are righteous to stand in need of allies, and those who come to their rescue may be accounted fortunate, inasmuch as they are co-operating with the upright. It is you whom I have chosen as the bulwark of these principles, as you will defend them with knowledge and skill. [2] It is my desire to do good to all whom I can benefit. Do you yourself give me the opportunity! You will gain knowledge of a friendship that you will not yourself regret, and which no one is likely to ridicule.