Letter 36

On Congratulations

De gratulatione

Summary

Seneca congratulates Demetrius on turning to philosophy and encourages him to persist. He emphasizes the transformative power of philosophical conversion.

Daily Practice Virtue Wisdom

Language:

Translation:

Translated by Richard M. Gummere, 1917

Compare Translations

Related Letters

Letter 34: On Promise

Both celebrate philosophical progress

Letter 52: On the Choice of Advisers

Beginning philosophical study