Letter 153: If you take pleasure in those who praise me and believe you ought to love those who love me, then you could do no...
**To Hypatius** (358)
If you take pleasure in those who praise me and believe you ought to love those who love me, you could not be too quick in counting Auxentius among your own friends. For he would endure dangers to deliver me from danger, and it is a delight to him to speak well of me to others; his gentleness and the quietness of his disposition are worthy of honor.
Since this is my judgment of the man, I would be surprised if you were to cast an opposing vote. And if you cast the same one, it is clear enough that, should he need some modest favor, you will grant it.
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