Seneca: I commend you and rejoice in the fact that you are persistent in your studies, and that, putting all else aside, you mak

I commend you and rejoice in the fact that you are persistent in your studies, a — Seneca

I commend you and rejoice in the fact that you are persistent in your studies, and that, putting all else aside, you make it each day your endeavour to become a better man.

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