Synesius of Cyrene → Aurelian of Arles
Tradução moderna em inglês
To Aurelian.
Providence has not yet turned its attention to the Romans — but it will, someday. Those men [perhaps the Goths of Gainas] will not sit quietly in their houses forever, they who have the power to save the state.
As for our old friend the orator: the power you currently hold is enough to give him what he needs. May he enjoy your protection now on his own, and later share it in common with all nations.
Texto inglês de origem
Letter 34: A Warning [1] To Aurelian Not as yet does Providence care for the Romans, but it will care for them some day. They note [Perhaps the Goths of Gainas.] will not lead a quiet life in their houses for ever, they who are themselves able to save the state. [2] As to the orator, our old housemate, the power you possess at present suffices for what he needs. May he enjoy this protection by himself now, and later also in common with all nations!