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

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Libanius to <strong>Basil</strong>.Letter CCCLIV.Libanius to <strong>Basil</strong>.Now I recognise men’s description of me! <strong>Basil</strong> has praised me, <strong>and</strong> I am hailed victorover all! Now that I have received your vote, I am entitled to walk with the proud gait of aman who haughtily looks down on all the world. You have composed an oration againstdrunkenness. 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.921

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