Letter 160: Eunomus here is a man of good birth, eloquent speech, and practiced decency.
**To Cyrillus** (359/60)
This Eunomius is a man of good birth, skilled in speaking, and practiced in fairness. In repaying the man, I introduce him to Modestus and now introduce him again to you by letter, believing that this favor falls no short of that one. Indeed, one might even call this the greater favor, if Eunomius can receive more benefits, and more continuously, from your goodwill.
But see that you also honor a second Eunomius — a cousin of the first, and to me dearer than a brother. Perhaps Modestus has already granted this of his own accord, anticipating my letter, and you could hardly fail to recognize a good man and an able rhetorician; but this letter will serve as an addition to the honor already long bestowed.
Now that man too has a cousin, Eudaemon, who is in no way less devoted to me than Eunomius — though Eudaemon would say he is even more devoted. For my part, I have always spoken of them as equals, and I have won many governors over as allies for the pair of them, none of whom has had cause for regret.
In doing good, you will emulate your predecessors; but through the surpassing measure of your kindness, you will outdo them.
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