Letter 28: Those who have adorned the vigor of their youth with virtuous labor come happily to old age, gladdened by the memory...
Letter 28
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To Jacobus, Presbyter and Monk.
They who have made the vigour of their manhood bright by virtuous industry hasten happily towards old age, gladdened by the recollection of their former victories, and for old age's sake rid of further struggle. This joy I think your own piety possesses, and that you bear your old age the more easily for the recollection of the labours of your youth.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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