Letter 1045: I'm doing something that suits both your character and my own inclinations: introducing the finest people to your...
I'm doing something that suits both your character and my own inclinations: introducing the finest people to your friendship. In this case, I'm presenting to you a candidate of philosophy, whose modesty you'll see at first glance — his deeper qualities a longer acquaintance will reveal.
I wouldn't want you to like him just on my say-so if he didn't deserve your respect on his own merits. But I'm confident he'll prove himself quickly, and will be valued accordingly.
I'll say no more about him — my recommendation shouldn't prejudge a man whose judgment I'm waiting for you to form. Instead, let me simply ask you to keep up your warm regard for me. Though in making that request, I worry you'll think me rude for asking what you already give freely. Farewell.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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