Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Series II/Volume VIII/The Letters/Letter 354

Libanius to Basil.

I recognise men&#8217;s description of me!&#160; Basil has praised me, and I am hailed victor over all!&#160; Now that I have received your vote, I am entitled to walk with the proud gait of a man who haughtily looks down on all the world.&#160; You have composed an oration against drunkenness.&#160; I should like to read it.&#160; But I am unwilling to try to say anything clever.&#160; When I have seen your speech it will teach me the art of expressing myself.