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Basil to Libanius.<br />

Letter CCCXLIV.<br />

Basil to Libanius.<br />

I am dissuaded from writing often to you, learned as you are, by my timidity <strong>and</strong> my<br />

ignorance. But your persistent silence is different. What excuse can be offered for it? If<br />

any one takes into account that you are slow to write to me, living as you do in the midst of<br />

letters, he will condemn you for forgetfulness of me. He who is ready at speaking is not<br />

unprepared to write. And if a man so endowed is silent, it is plain that he acts either from<br />

forgetfulness or from contempt. I will, however, requite your silence with a greeting.<br />

Farewell, most honoured sir. Write if you like. If you prefer it, do not write.<br />

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