On Mercy

Interesting Facts

• The book is dedicated to the theme of mercy and its role in state governance.
• Seneca wrote this work in the form of a dialogue addressed to the young Emperor Nero.
• The main goal of the book is to demonstrate that mercy is an important quality for a ruler and contributes to the stability and prosperity of the state.
• Seneca uses numerous historical examples to illustrate his arguments about the importance of mercy.
• The work also examines the distinction between mercy and weakness, emphasizing that true mercy requires strength and wisdom.