Letter 871: Libanius praises the Prefect Tatianus for his governance and his excellent choice of provincial governors.

Everything you do is grand and noble - your speeches, your letters, and your actions, both past and future. You bring security to cities and the countryside alike. I would even add that merchants at sea and people from every walk of life benefit from your work. There is a sense of order everywhere; no one seeks to place themselves above the law. Some are persuaded by reason, while others are compelled by necessity - though even those who were initially upset eventually end up praising those who corrected them. While you do much good through your high office, you also act through the governors you send to the provinces. It is the Emperor who signs the appointment, but you are the one who identifies who is worthy. For instance, you have just given Egypt and the Nile a man who truly knows how to help cities. This is a gift of his nature, refined by education and the study of law. He has already proven his worth in previous posts, which only adds to your reputation for selecting the right men for leadership.