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NPNF2-08. Basil: Letters and Select Works - Holy Bible Institute

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<strong>Basil</strong> to Libanius.Letter CCCXLIV.<strong>Basil</strong> to Libanius.I am dissuaded from writing often to you, learned as you are, by my timidity <strong>and</strong> myignorance. But your persistent silence is different. What excuse can be offered for it? Ifany one takes into account that you are slow to write to me, living as you do in the midst ofletters, he will condemn you for forgetfulness of me. He who is ready at speaking is notunprepared to write. And if a man so endowed is silent, it is plain that he acts either fromforgetfulness or from contempt. I will, however, requite your silence with a greeting.Farewell, most honoured sir. Write if you like. If you prefer it, do not write.911

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