Synesius of Cyrene → Domitian jurist
Tradução moderna em inglês
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.
Texto inglês de origem
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.