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.
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