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Nicene and Post-Nicene Church Fathers Series 2 - The Still Small ...

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Basil to Libanius.<br />

Letter CCCLIX.<br />

You, who have included all the art of the ancients in your own mind, are so silent, that<br />

you do not even let me get any gain in a letter. I, if the art of Dædalus had only been safe,<br />

would have made me Icarus’ wings <strong>and</strong> come to you. But wax cannot be entrusted to the<br />

sun, <strong>and</strong> so, instead of Icarus’ wings, I send you words to prove my affection. It is the nature<br />

of words to indicate the love of the heart. So far, words. 3288 You do with them what you<br />

will, <strong>and</strong>, possessing all the power you do, are silent. But pray transfer to me the fountains<br />

of words that spring from your mouth.<br />

3288 Corrupt in original.<br />

Basil to Libanius.<br />

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