Basil the Great
Libanius to Basil.
Letters (Selected) — translated by Blomfield Jackson
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Letter CCCLIV.
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Libanius to Basil.
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Now I recognise men’s description of me! Basil has praised me, and I am hailed victor over all! Now that I have received your vote, I am entitled to walk with the proud gait of a man who haughtily looks down on all the world. You have composed an oration against drunkenness. I should like to read it. But I am unwilling to try to say anything clever. When I have seen your speech it will teach me the art of expressing myself.
Translated by Blomfield Jackson. Edition opa.patristics.basil-the-great.letters-selected.en.