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

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<strong>Basil</strong> to Libanius.Letter CCCLIII.<strong>Basil</strong> to Libanius.I have read your speech, <strong>and</strong> have immensely admired it. O muses; O learning; OAthens; what do you not give to those who love you! What fruits do not they gather whospend even a short time with you! Oh for your copiously flowing fountain! What men allwho drink of it are shewn to be! I seemed to see the man himself in your speech, in thecompany of his chattering little woman. A living story has been written on the ground byLibanius, who alone has bestowed the gift of life upon his words.920

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